--- title: "Lantern Community Pre-School — check charity number 1168826 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lantern Community Pre-School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168826. Education/training charity based in Ilfracombe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lantern-community-pre-school retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:16:13.936Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lantern Community Pre-School is a registered charity (number 1168826) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £41,122 (year ending 2022-03-31). 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 Community Pre-School? Registered charity number 1168826 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ilfracombe Latest income (year ending 2022-03-31) £41,122 ## What does Lantern Community Pre-School do? We offer high quality childcare for children between 2-5 years at The Lantern Centre in Ilfracombe, N. Devon. We adhere to Ofsted guidance and follow the early years curriculum, giving each child the opportunity to learn and develop as an individual. We provide a safe ,fun environment both indoors and outside. ## What causes is Lantern Community Pre-School registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lantern Community Pre-School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lantern Community Pre-School 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-community-pre-school&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lantern Community Pre-School a legitimate charity? Yes. Lantern Community Pre-School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168826) 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 Community Pre-School's charity number? Lantern Community Pre-School's charity number is 1168826. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168826? Search 1168826 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 Community Pre-School do? We offer high quality childcare for children between 2-5 years at The Lantern Centre in Ilfracombe, N. Devon. We adhere to Ofsted guidance and follow the early years curriculum, giving each child the opportunity to learn and develop as an individual. We provide a safe ,fun environment both indoors and outside. Does Lantern Community Pre-School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lantern Community Pre-School. 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 Community Pre-School? Lantern Community Pre-School does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1168826).