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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1137035
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Candle for India is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1137035. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India. The register describes its activities as: “Candle for India supports children with special needs including cerebral palsy in India. We provide funding for the treatment and schooling of children at the Deepti Centre in Adoor Kerala.” Its charitable objects are: “A the advancement of education for the public benefit in India through the provision of financial support, training and advice, books, educational materials and other facilities to partner schools, establishing schools for children with cerebral palsy and other motor disorders, promoting education for children with…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £14k and spending of £14.5k.
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Latest income
£14k
Latest spending
£14.5k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyReligious activitiesEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides human resourcesProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £14k | £14.5k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £19.3k | £28.8k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £9,980 | £91 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £3,727 | £7,573 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £4,440 | £23.2k |
Charitable objects
A the advancement of education for the public benefit in India through the provision of financial support, training and advice, books, educational materials and other facilities to partner schools, establishing schools for children with cerebral palsy and other motor disorders, promoting education for children with learning difficultiesb the relief of sickness and the promotion of health for poorer communities in India through the provision of health education, medical advice, care and assistance especially for children with cerebral palsy and other motor disordersc the relief of poverty in India through the provision of vocational training, promotion of literacy, assistance in the development of small enterprises and rehabilitation of differently-abled personsd the advancement of Christian faith in India through the training for pastors and missionaries, supporting or funding Christian organisations, evangelistic out reach, provision of church building and related facilities and the publication and dissemination of Christian literature
Where it operates
India
- Formerly
- Caring and Addressing the Needs of Differently Abled Lives Through Education
- Trustees
- 6
What Candle for India funds
Candle for India is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £74.1k in total.
How to apply to Candle for India
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Candle for India in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (candleforindia.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 about Candle for India
Is Candle for India open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Candle for India is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Candle for India fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India.
Does Candle for India give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Candle for India makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Candle for India give each year?
The register does not break out Candle for India's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £14.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.8k a year.
How large is Candle for India?
In its latest reported year Candle for India reported income of £14k and spending of £14.5k.
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