Lighthouse on the Marsh
Analysis
Lighthouse on the Marsh is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in New Romney. It was registered in January 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03761952). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Lighthouse on the Marsh reported income of £793k and spending of £705k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £484k to £793k (+64%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 33%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Lighthouse on the Marsh sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Machynlleth Community Children's Project Ltd (£790k), Charitycomms (£794k) and Longbridge Childcare Strategy Group (£790k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99%. Charitable activities took 77% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £253k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 17 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.5%
- Charitable activities 99%
- Investments 0.4%
In the charity's own words
Lighthouse on The Marsh believes that everyone deserves to know they have value, purpose and a meaningful life to live. We combine education with kindness and real-world understanding to guide people on their journey, armed with tools and techniques they can use when most needed. Our activities are grouped into three, free services: the College, Re-Set and SEND.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Machynlleth Community Children's Project Ltd | Machynlleth | £790k |
| Charitycomms | London | £794k |
| Longbridge Childcare Strategy Group | Birmingham | £790k |
| Sense About Science | London | £795k |