# Divine Light Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1213154 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1213154)
- Latest income: £13.3k; spending £7,698
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Turkey, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Ethiopia
- Other names: The Devine Light Charity (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/divine-light-charity

The main activities of the charity were to donate funds to UK-registered charities with the same objectives and purpose. In addition, the charity provides financial assistance to overseas individuals and organisations that fulfil the criteria set by the trustees.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | £13.3k | £7,698 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The prevention or relief of poverty and financial hardship anywhere in the world by providing grants to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve of hunger, poverty, education, medical treatment, training, and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals, irrespective of race, colour, religion, gender, disabilities, to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient.

## What it funds

Divine Light Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Divine Light Charity reported income of £13.3k and spending of £7,698.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Turkey, Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq and 1 more area.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Divine Light Charity in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Divine Light Charity open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Divine Light Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Divine Light Charity fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Turkey, Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq and 1 more area.

### Does Divine Light Charity give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Divine Light Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Divine Light Charity give each year?

The register does not break out Divine Light Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Apr 2026 was £7,698.

### How large is Divine Light Charity?

In its latest reported year Divine Light Charity reported income of £13.3k and spending of £7,698.


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