--- title: "Lantern Arts Centre — check charity number 1098680 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lantern Arts Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1098680. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Tolverne Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lantern-arts-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:23:24.241Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lantern Arts Centre is a registered charity (number 1098680) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £177,787 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Lantern Arts Centre? Registered charity number 1098680 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Tolverne Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £177,787 Website [www.lanternarts.org](http://www.lanternarts.org/) ## What does Lantern Arts Centre do? 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. ## What causes is Lantern Arts Centre registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lantern Arts Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lantern Arts Centre is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=lantern-arts-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lanternarts.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lantern Arts Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Lantern Arts Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1098680) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Lantern Arts Centre's charity number? Lantern Arts Centre's charity number is 1098680. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1098680? Search 1098680 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Lantern Arts Centre do? 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. Does Lantern Arts Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lantern Arts Centre. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Lantern Arts Centre? Lantern Arts Centre's website is http://www.lanternarts.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1098680).