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Light From Africa

Also known as: Light from Africa Limited

Raise funds to support disadvantaged children in the Western Cape region of South Africa and provide financial support to facilitate disadvantaged children to experience therapy through art.

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Activities & Mission

Raise funds to support disadvantaged children in the Western Cape region of South Africa and provide financial support to facilitate disadvantaged children to experience therapy through art.

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
£51,699
Latest Expenditure
£51,049

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 98.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 98.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£51,699
£51,0490 / 0
2024
£34,000
£36,1730 / 0
2023
£54,657
£52,7080 / 0
2022
£19,263
£18,5600 / 0
2021
£10,687
£10,0930 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Light From Africa

What does Light From Africa do?

Raise funds to support disadvantaged children in the Western Cape region of South Africa and provide financial support to facilitate disadvantaged children to experience therapy through art.

How much income did Light From Africa report in 2025?

Light From Africa reported total income of £52k and reported expenditure of £51k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Light From Africa registered as a charity?

Light From Africa was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 September 2005 as charity number 1111273. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Light From Africa?

Light From Africa is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Light From Africa operate?

Light From Africa operates in South Africa, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Light From Africa a registered charity?

Yes — Light From Africa is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1111273.

Details

Address
MCCABE FORD WILLIAMS
CHARLTON HOUSE
DOUR STREET
DOVER
CT16 1BL
Website
mfw.co.uk
Registration Date
13 September 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4017791
Charity Number
1111273

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Trustees

ANTHONY RECORD
Also governs 1 other charity
CAROL TURNER RECORD
RT REVD CHRISTOPHER JOHN GREGOROWSKI

Also Known As

  • Light from Africa Limited

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