--- title: "Lighthouse Counselling Trust — check charity number 1202653 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lighthouse Counselling Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1202653. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Eastgate Church. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lighthouse-counselling-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:54:13.045Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lighthouse Counselling Trust is a registered charity (number 1202653) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £59,171 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Lighthouse Counselling Trust? Registered charity number 1202653 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Eastgate Church Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £59,171 Website [www.lighthousecounselling.org.uk](http://www.lighthousecounselling.org.uk/) ## What does Lighthouse Counselling Trust do? Lighthouse Counselling Trust is a community counselling service based in Ebbsfleet, Kent. We provide professional and affordable counselling to adults in our community. We want anyone coming to us for counselling to feel listened to any supported. We offer face to face counselling and online counselling and we also offer couples counselling. ## What causes is Lighthouse Counselling Trust registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lighthouse Counselling Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lighthouse Counselling Trust 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=lighthouse-counselling-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lighthousecounselling.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lighthouse Counselling Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Lighthouse Counselling Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1202653) 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 Lighthouse Counselling Trust's charity number? Lighthouse Counselling Trust's charity number is 1202653. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1202653? Search 1202653 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 Lighthouse Counselling Trust do? Lighthouse Counselling Trust is a community counselling service based in Ebbsfleet, Kent. We provide professional and affordable counselling to adults in our community. We want anyone coming to us for counselling to feel listened to any supported. We offer face to face counselling and online counselling and we also offer couples counselling. Does Lighthouse Counselling Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lighthouse Counselling Trust. 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 Lighthouse Counselling Trust? Lighthouse Counselling Trust's website is http://www.lighthousecounselling.org.uk — 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/1202653).