Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Lighthouse - Ely is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.
Lighthouse - Ely (number 1070700) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Lighthouse - Ely do?
ADVANCE OF CHRISTIAN FAITH THROUGH: CHURCH SERVICES GENERAL SUPPORT AND RELIEF WORK BOTH IN THE UK AND ABROAD. YOUTH, ELDERLY AND CHILDREN SUPPORT RELIEF OF THE HOMELESS THE POOR AND THE NEEDY HELP TO SICK, THE AGED AND OTHERS IN NEED. PROVISION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES FOR HELPING LOCAL PEOPLE IN EAST CAMBS
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lighthouse - Ely
Answers Lighthouse - Ely gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
How much are Lighthouse - Ely's highest-paid staff paid?
Lighthouse - Ely's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000.
The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Lighthouse - Ely as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Lighthouse - Ely's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Lighthouse; Lighthouse Christian Books and Music; Lighthouse Projects; The Garage
Previous names on the register
River of Life
Where it says it operates
Cambridgeshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body; Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Lighthouse - Ely registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for Lighthouse - Ely yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Lighthouse - Ely as a registered charity (number 1070700) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Lighthouse - Ely's charity number?
Lighthouse - Ely's charity number is 1070700. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Lighthouse - Ely do?
ADVANCE OF CHRISTIAN FAITH THROUGH: CHURCH SERVICES GENERAL SUPPORT AND RELIEF WORK BOTH IN THE UK AND ABROAD. YOUTH, ELDERLY AND CHILDREN SUPPORT RELIEF OF THE HOMELESS THE POOR AND THE NEEDY HELP TO SICK, THE AGED AND OTHERS IN NEED. PROVISION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES FOR HELPING LOCAL PEOPLE IN EAST CAMBS
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How can I donate to Lighthouse - Ely?
Lighthouse - Ely's website listed in our register data is http://www.lighthouse-ely.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
How much is Lighthouse - Ely's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Lighthouse - Ely's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Lighthouse - Ely?
The register records Lighthouse - Ely as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Lighthouse - Ely's trustees paid?
Lighthouse - Ely's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
What was Lighthouse - Ely previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Lighthouse - Ely: River of Life.
When was Lighthouse - Ely registered as a charity?
Lighthouse - Ely was entered on the register on 27 July 1998.