THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (TEIGN ESTUARY)
The Lighthouse Church holds regular Christian worship gatherings, activities and outreach events. It supports those in need through charitable giving and provides help to those requiring additional assistance. TLC works with young people and families.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN TEIGNMOUTH AND ITS SURROUNDS THROUGHTHE PROVISION OF PLACES OF WORSHIPRAISING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF CHRISTIAN BELIEFS AND PRACTICESCARRYING OUT CHRISTIAN SERVICES ON SUNDAYS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES DURING THE WEEK. CARRYING OUT MISSIONARY AND OUTREACH WORK
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £15,940 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted cash reserves of £36,395. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity employs no paid staff, relying entirely on volunteers for its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets ('the free reserves') held by the Charity should be appropriate to cover any staff redundancies and any other expenses which would need to be met should the church cease operating.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Benjamin Peter Neal
- Beverley Ann Stockley
- Christopher David Barling
- Lynn Renouf
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £36k | £20k |
| 31/12/2024 | £32k | £12k |
Common questions
Is THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (TEIGN ESTUARY) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £15,940 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted cash reserves of £36,395. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity employs no paid staff, relying entirely on volunteers for its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.