LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH SIDMOUTH
Lighthouse Church Sidmouth meet for Sunday morning services in a local school at the heart of our community. We welcome visitors and make specific provision for children.We hold monthly prayer meetings focused on intercession for individual personal needs, local community issues, national and global concerns.Regular attendees meet mid-week in small groups for fellowship, prayer and support.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated entirely with volunteers and achieved an accounting surplus of £31,306 for the year ended 31st December 2024. Per the trustees' report, the charity does not currently operate a reserves policy, though it notes that risks are low due to the volunteer-only staffing model. The charity holds unrestricted cash assets of £66,718.81 and has no defined-benefit pension schemes or trading subsidiaries.
What the accounts disclose
“The income has been entirely voluntary gifts from the congregation (and visitors to Sunday morning services).” — page 8
Trustees
- Heike Wolfechair
- Howard Maidman
- Simon Dicken Bates
- Stephen Monk
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £48k | £17k |
| 31/12/2023 | £70k | £21k |
Common questions
Is LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH SIDMOUTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated entirely with volunteers and achieved an accounting surplus of £31,306 for the year ended 31st December 2024. Per the trustees' report, the charity does not currently operate a reserves policy, though it notes that risks are low due to the volunteer-only staffing model. The charity holds unrestricted cash assets of £66,718.81 and has no defined-benefit pension schemes or trading subsidiaries. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.