# C/S New Light and Hope Church of Christ

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1115776 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1115776)
- Website: https://www.smileychildren.org
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Economic / community development / employment, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Waltham Forest
- Other names: C&s Church Ona Iwa Mimo (Oke Ayo) (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/c-s-new-light-and-hope-church-of-christ

to advance the christian religion by;~-propagating the gospel of Jesus Christ-biblical studies-theological education-seminars and conventions-training the youths (programmes and activities)-helping the needy both elderly and young-providing support

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £3,000 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £9,000 | £8,950 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the Christian religion by propagating the gospel of Jesus Christ, by biblical studies, theological education, seminars and conventions.

## What it funds

C/S New Light and Hope Church of Christ is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science, economic / community development / employment and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year C/S New Light and Hope Church of Christ reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £11.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Waltham Forest.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from C/S New Light and Hope Church of Christ in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (smileychildren.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is C/S New Light and Hope Church of Christ open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from C/S New Light and Hope Church of Christ is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does C/S New Light and Hope Church of Christ fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Waltham Forest.

### Does C/S New Light and Hope Church of Christ give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that C/S New Light and Hope Church of Christ makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does C/S New Light and Hope Church of Christ give each year?

The register does not break out C/S New Light and Hope Church of Christ's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,390 a year.

### How large is C/S New Light and Hope Church of Christ?

In its latest reported year C/S New Light and Hope Church of Christ reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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