Lighthouse Missenden
Analysis
Lighthouse Missenden is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Buckinghamshire. It was registered in September 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities, recreation and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Lighthouse Missenden reported income of £42k and spending of £47k, spending 112% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £9,173 to £42k (+357%), an average of +46% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 211%. Over the whole period it spent 107% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Lighthouse Missenden sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation (£42k), First Church of Christ Scientist Brighton and Hove (£42k) and Goleudy Community Church Criccieth (£42k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the Christian Faith primarily in young people by organising non-residential Christian holiday clubs, which are free of charge with all costs met from voluntary donations, fundraising events, grants and sponsorship.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Tewkesbury Abbey Foundation | Tewkesbury | £42k |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Brighton and Hove | Brighton | £42k |
| Goleudy Community Church Criccieth | Gwynedd | £42k |
| Papua New Guinea Church Partnership | London | £42k |