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Light London

Also known as: Christian International Church, Balham

The advancement of the Christian faith for the benefit of the public.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of the Christian faith for the benefit of the public.

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

Latest Income
£986,980
Latest Expenditure
£973,548

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 72% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 47% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 25% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £914,437
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £72,543

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £962,508
Raising Funds £11,040
Governance £61,651
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£986,980
£973,548£962,508£74,976£16,8404 / 20
2024
£804,256
£929,744£929,744£61,544£3,4081 / 20
2023
£676,240
£681,415£680,408£187,032£83,3463 / 3
2022
£374,543
£348,9080 / 3
2021
£385,761
£250,3550 / 3

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Frequently asked questions about Light London

What does Light London do?

The advancement of the Christian faith for the benefit of the public.

How much income did Light London report in 2025?

Light London reported total income of £987k and reported expenditure of £974k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Light London?

Light London has a program ratio of 97.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Light London registered as a charity?

Light London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 January 2017 as charity number 1171102. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Light London?

Light London is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr SHARON STONE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Light London operate?

Light London operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Light London a registered charity?

Yes — Light London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171102.

Details

Address
23 GREEN LANES
EPSOM
KT19 9TW
Registration Date
13 January 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5089391
Charity Number
1171102

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Trustees

Dr SHARON STONE Chair
Christine Raquel Muyizzi
David Oluwatobilola Arayomi
Greg Black
Sandra Donnaree Bryant

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Christian International Church, Balham

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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