--- title: "The Lantern Trust (Weymouth) — check charity number 1002431 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Lantern Trust (Weymouth) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1002431. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in 2 Ranelagh Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lantern-trust-weymouth retrieved: 2026-08-26T17:25:21.237Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Lantern Trust (Weymouth) is a registered charity (number 1002431) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. 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 The Lantern Trust (Weymouth)? Registered charity number 1002431 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 2 Ranelagh Road ## What does The Lantern Trust (Weymouth) do? Charity is now dormant as assets and undertaking were transferred to Lantern Trust (Weymouth) - Charity No 1114979 on 1 July 2006. ## What causes is The Lantern Trust (Weymouth) registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lantern Trust (Weymouth) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Lantern Trust (Weymouth) 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=the-lantern-trust-weymouth&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Lantern Trust (Weymouth) a legitimate charity? Yes. The Lantern Trust (Weymouth) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1002431) 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 The Lantern Trust (Weymouth)'s charity number? The Lantern Trust (Weymouth)'s charity number is 1002431. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1002431? Search 1002431 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 The Lantern Trust (Weymouth) do? Charity is now dormant as assets and undertaking were transferred to Lantern Trust (Weymouth) - Charity No 1114979 on 1 July 2006. Does The Lantern Trust (Weymouth) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lantern Trust (Weymouth). 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 The Lantern Trust (Weymouth)? The Lantern Trust (Weymouth) 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/1002431).