Little Lights
The principal objects of the charity are the relief of poverty, sickness and distress and the advancement of education
Activities & Mission
The principal objects of the charity are the relief of poverty, sickness and distress and the advancement of education
Grants
Little Lights makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £14,751
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
Financial Efficiency
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £14,986 | £14,751 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2024 | £27,950 | £27,850 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2023 | £12,500 | £10,385 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2022 | £23,767 | £26,312 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £21,001 | £25,119 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Little Lights
What does Little Lights do?
The principal objects of the charity are the relief of poverty, sickness and distress and the advancement of education
How much income did Little Lights report in 2025?
Little Lights reported total income of £15k and reported expenditure of £15k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Little Lights registered as a charity?
Little Lights was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 November 2010 as charity number 1138825. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Little Lights?
Little Lights 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 Little Lights operate?
Little Lights operates across 5 areas, including India, Malawi, Nigeria and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Little Lights a registered charity?
Yes — Little Lights is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138825.
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LONDON
SE20 7JA
Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated