Chapter 8 · Contact
Call, email or visit — we usually reply within one working day.
Give us a ring
Old-fashioned conversation, still the quickest way to reach Lanternway Trust. Spin the dial or tap to call.
Directory
Lanternway Trust
The Old Library, 3 Chapel Street, Leicester
Opening hours
The coloured arc shows when we're open. Pick a day to see its hours.
Monday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
FAQ
Jump straight to a question, or read on. Every answer comes from the Lanternway Trust team.
Not listed? Call 0117 496 0614
Q.01 · Donating
89p of every £1 we spend goes directly on our programmes. The rest covers the essential costs of raising funds and running a safe, well-governed charity. Our full accounts are published every year.
Q.02 · Donating
If you're a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid lets us claim an extra 25p from the government for every £1 you give, at no cost to you. Just tick the box when you donate; you need to have paid at least as much tax as we'll claim in that year.
Q.03 · Donating
Yes. You can give to a specific programme, such as the food bank or youth mentoring. Unrestricted gifts are especially valuable, though, because they let us respond wherever the need is greatest.
Q.04 · Donating
Gifts in wills fund around one in ten of everything we do. Any gift, of any size, makes a difference. We recommend speaking to a solicitor, and our team is happy to have a confidential chat.
Q.05 · Getting help
Not for your first visit. Just come along on a Tuesday or Friday. After that we'll usually ask an advisor, GP or support worker to refer you, so we can make sure you're getting all the help you're entitled to.
Q.06 · Getting help
Always. We only share information with your permission, unless we're worried someone is at risk of serious harm, in which case we follow our safeguarding policy.
Q.07 · Volunteering
As little as two hours a month. Many of our volunteers give a regular weekly shift, others help at events a few times a year. We'll find something that fits around your life.
Q.08 · Volunteering
No experience is needed for most roles; we provide full training. Roles working with children or vulnerable adults need a DBS check, which we arrange and pay for.
Q.09 · About us
We're an independent registered charity governed by a board of volunteer trustees from the local community. Day to day, a team of 18 staff works alongside more than 400 volunteers.