Lanthorn Association
Also known as: Lanthorn Community Education Association
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC005904
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- March 30, 1981
- Legal form
- Unincorporated association
Address
- Address
- Kenilworth Rise
Dedridge
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6NY
Activities
'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'
'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the advancement of health','the saving of lives','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of public participation in sport','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of religious or racial harmony','the promotion of equality and diversity','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
The charity is established to manage and operate the Lanthorn Centre on behalf of West Lothian Council, providing educational, recreational and community facilities for people living in the local area. We achieve this by offering affordable room hire for community groups, clubs and organisations, supporting learning and social activities, operating a community café that provides an accessible meeting place, and delivering the Lanthorn Food Project to assist individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. We also work in partnership with local organisations, volunteers and funding bodies to deliver services that reduce social isolation, promote community wellbeing and encourage participation in community life. Through these activities we aim to strengthen community connections and improve opportunities for local residents.
Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems','People with a particular ethnic or racial origin','Other defined groups','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community','Other charities or voluntary bodies'
Objectives: To advance education and religion and to provide, or assist in the provision of, facilities’ for recreation or other leisure-time occupation where such provision or assistance in provision (i) ls in the interests of Social welfare. and (ii) is made with the object of improving the conditions of life of the members of the community in the area of benefit
Geography
- Main operating location
- West Lothian
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | £106,608 | £116,634 | 4 |
| March 31, 2025 | £87,349 | £71,392 | 4 |
| March 31, 2024 | £31,151 | £55,756 | 3 |
| March 31, 2023 | £70,053 | £57,498 | 3 |
| March 31, 2022 | £63,805 | £51,412 | 3 |
| March 31, 2021 | £68,984 | £54,362 | 3 |