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Light

Producing quality Christian music and educational resources. Live music bands, printed materials, the internet and multi-media are all used to communicate Christianity to young people in ways that are relevant to today?s youth culture and perspectives

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Activities & Mission

Producing quality Christian music and educational resources. Live music bands, printed materials, the internet and multi-media are all used to communicate Christianity to young people in ways that are relevant to today?s youth culture and perspectives

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£611,834
Latest Expenditure
£654,127

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 12.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £484,233
Charitable Activities £111,566
Other Trading £15,420
Investments £615
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £574,484
Raising Funds £79,643
Governance £2,072
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — Light (organisation 5032334)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£611,834
£654,127£574,484£8,239£3,0007 / 0
2023
£199,140
£148,6080 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Light

What does Light do?

Producing quality Christian music and educational resources. Live music bands, printed materials, the internet and multi-media are all used to communicate Christianity to young people in ways that are relevant to today?s youth culture and perspectives

How much income did Light report in 2024?

Light reported total income of £612k and reported expenditure of £654k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Light registered as a charity?

Light was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 January 2023 as charity number 1201633. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Light?

Light is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Timothy John Levell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Light operate?

Light operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Light a registered charity?

Yes — Light is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1201633.

Details

Address
Office 4
Ram Mill
Gordon Street
Chadderton
Oldham
Registration Date
19 January 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5191490
Charity Number
1201633

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Trustees

Timothy John Levell Chair
Akeel Sachak
Alex Millington
David Campbell Niblock
Also governs 1 other charity
faye de Pelet
Nathan cross
Oladapo Oluwaseyi Badejo mr
Ruth Joelle JACKSON

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30 July 2026
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