Light and Hope Foundation
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Light and Hope works toward helping and improving individual lives across the globe by supporting young people and women who are in need. Our aim is to alleviate poverty and aiming to make a difference to the lives of young people and women. To date the charity has assisted young people in the pursuit of their education in India and Sri Lanka.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Light and Hope Foundation has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
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Filing history
3 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. LIGHT AND HOPE FOUNDATION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
LIGHT AND HOPE FOUNDATION is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
LIGHT AND HOPE FOUNDATION is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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How it stacks up against peers
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Frequently asked questions about Light and Hope Foundation
Light and Hope Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its registration number is 1194556. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £9K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Light and Hope Foundation has £9K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Light and Hope works toward helping and improving individual lives across the globe by supporting young people and women who are in need. Our aim is to alleviate poverty and aiming to make a difference to the lives of young people and women. To date the charity has assisted young people in the pursuit of their education in India and Sri Lanka. Light and Hope Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2021.
Light and Hope Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1194556.
Light and Hope Foundation's registered charity number is 1194556. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Light and Hope Foundation is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Light and Hope Foundation is based in London in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Light and Hope Foundation
- What is Light and Hope Foundation?
- Light and Hope Foundation is a education cio based in London, United Kingdom. Light and Hope works toward helping and improving individual lives across the globe by supporting young people and women who are in need. Our aim is to alleviate poverty and aiming to make a difference to the lives of young people and women. To date the charity has assisted young people in the pursuit of their education in India and Sri Lanka.
- When was Light and Hope Foundation founded?
- Light and Hope Foundation was founded in 2021.
- Where is Light and Hope Foundation located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Light and Hope Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £9,170.
- Is Light and Hope Foundation trustworthy?
- Light and Hope Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Light and Hope Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 1194556 (United Kingdom).
- What is Light and Hope Foundation's website?
- https://www.lightandhope.org.uk
- Are donations to Light and Hope Foundation tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.