# Lighthouse Central

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1169839 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1169839)
- Website: https://www.lighthousecentral.org
- Latest income: £34.5k; spending £34.9k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/lighthouse-central

Lighthouse Central is a Christian, ecumenical and evangelistic charity. Objects: To promote the Christian faith primarily in children and young people by initiating and supporting the organisation of non-residential Christian holiday clubs which are free of charge. To do this in conjunction with Christian churches in their locality through the work of all denominations wishing to participate.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Lighthouse Central is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Lighthouse Central reported income of £34.5k and spending of £34.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Lighthouse Central in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (lighthousecentral.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Lighthouse Central open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Lighthouse Central is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Lighthouse Central give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Lighthouse Central makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Lighthouse Central?

In its latest reported year Lighthouse Central reported income of £34.5k and spending of £34.9k.


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