Oral Question·Church Commissioners
“To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to support the Lighthouse summer holiday programme.”
Tabled: 27 August 2026Answered: 3 September 2026
Asked by
Greg Smith
Conservative — Mid Buckinghamshire
Answering Minister
the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners
Answer from Hansard
Marsha De Cordova
Across the country, churches provide holiday clubs, activities and safe spaces for children and families, often in partnership with organisations such as Lighthouse. These groups help young people to develop skills and the confidence to become responsible, active participants in their local communities.