--- title: "The Lightbeam Academy — check charity number 1179496 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Lightbeam Academy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179496. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 9 Market Square. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lightbeam-academy retrieved: 2026-08-26T18:55:51.047Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Lightbeam Academy is a registered charity (number 1179496) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £557,596 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 The Lightbeam Academy? Registered charity number 1179496 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 9 Market Square Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £557,596 Website [www.lightbeamacademy.org.uk](http://www.lightbeamacademy.org.uk/) ## What does The Lightbeam Academy do? To provide educational, health and sports development initiatives for the public benefit, serving the communities of Pendle and East Lancashire.To provide a well-being and spiritual centre for the public benefit, serving the communities of Pendle and East Lancashire. ## What causes is The Lightbeam Academy registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lightbeam Academy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Lightbeam Academy 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-lightbeam-academy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lightbeamacademy.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Lightbeam Academy a legitimate charity? Yes. The Lightbeam Academy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179496) 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 Lightbeam Academy's charity number? The Lightbeam Academy's charity number is 1179496. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179496? Search 1179496 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 Lightbeam Academy do? To provide educational, health and sports development initiatives for the public benefit, serving the communities of Pendle and East Lancashire.To provide a well-being and spiritual centre for the public benefit, serving the communities of Pendle and East Lancashire. Does The Lightbeam Academy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lightbeam Academy. 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 Lightbeam Academy? The Lightbeam Academy's website is http://www.lightbeamacademy.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/1179496).