Child Light Limited
Child Light engages in a range of educational activities, including publishing, running conferences and operating schools.
Activities & Mission
Child Light engages in a range of educational activities, including publishing, running conferences and operating schools.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,693,664 | £2,579,487 | £2,573,707 | £1,405,649 | £1,405,649 | 57 / 30 |
| 2024 | £2,620,027 | £2,506,410 | £2,500,927 | £1,291,472 | £1,291,472 | 58 / 30 |
| 2023 | £2,441,672 | £2,311,038 | £2,303,998 | £1,177,855 | £1,177,855 | 58 / 30 |
| 2022 | £2,190,583 | £2,093,009 | £2,092,659 | £1,047,221 | £1,047,221 | 58 / 30 |
| 2021 | £2,096,065 | £2,013,567 | £2,012,295 | £949,647 | £949,647 | 58 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Child Light Limited
What does Child Light Limited do?
Child Light engages in a range of educational activities, including publishing, running conferences and operating schools.
How much income did Child Light Limited report in 2025?
Child Light Limited reported total income of £2.69m and reported expenditure of £2.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Child Light Limited?
Child Light Limited has a program ratio of 95.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Child Light Limited registered as a charity?
Child Light Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 1994 as charity number 1039099. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Child Light Limited?
Child Light Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Revd Dr Robert McDonald. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Child Light Limited operate?
Child Light Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Child Light Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Child Light Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1039099.
Details
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- 30 July 2026
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