The Lantern is an independent registered charity which was established in 1983 to benefit vulnerable and marginalized people in the Weymouth and Portland area. We aim to bring lasting change to people’s lives through the provision of a dedicated service meeting practical, emotional and personal unmet aftercare needs. Our ethos is one of social inclusion and we aim to break the cycles of disadvantage and dependency through providing support which is tailored to individual need. We strive to work with people rather than purely for people, in order to equip clients with a toolkit to tackle everyday issues and to engender a sense of self-confidence and empowerment in those whom we assist. The foundation of our work is based upon developing lasting, trusting relationships with our client base