# LANTERN ARTS CENTRE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1098680
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** July 22, 2003
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1098680


## Contact

- **Address:** LANTERN ARTS CENTRE, TOLVERNE ROAD, LONDON
- **Postcode:** SW20 8RA
- **Phone:** 02089445794
- **Email:** lac@lanternarts.org
- **Website:** www.lanternarts.org



## Activities

**Objects:** The Lantern Arts Centre exists to promote the advancement of the arts and culture for the benefit of the public, particularly but not exclusively within the Raynes Park community of south west London. Having a strong Christian ethos, and working in a mutually beneficial partnership with Raynes Park Methodist Church, it seeks to include members of the local community, of all ages and abilities, as cast, crew and audience members in theatre, music, film, dance, exhibitions and other forms of artistic expression.’

**Activities:** Lantern Arts Centre is a performing arts centre with a Christian ethos. It serves the local community by providing a wide range of performances, clubs and classes which all are welcome to attend and/or take part in. Activities include two performances a year, Childrens' Theatre Clubs, Cafe Studio and Theatre in Education -  addressing topics such as bullying and obesity.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Merton



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £174955 | £162278 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £151928 | £148690 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £134700 | £125036 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £106167 | £86636 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2020 | £114248 | £108524 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **David King** (Chair) — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- Benedict O Hagan — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- Dr Nina Van Gessel — appointed Sept. 11, 2019
- Gwenda Elliott — appointed Sept. 11, 2019
- KAY WINGATE — appointed March 9, 2013
- PATRICIA RUTTER — appointed Feb. 18, 2009
- Sadie Cook — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- Stephen Paul Humphrys — appointed June 6, 2022
- Timothy Roy Barrow — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- William Max Ostrom — appointed June 6, 2022