# Illuminated Gardens

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1183078 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1183078)
- Latest income: £14.8k; spending £9,401
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Blackburn With Darwen
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/illuminated-gardens

We offer educational courses to the general public that provide knowledge and an understanding of the Islamic religion.We also provide opportunities for the general public to take part in Prophetic sports including archery.

## 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 Aug 2025 | £14.8k | £9,401 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £8,637 | £7,558 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £8,637 | £7,558 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £11.8k | £10.9k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £7,329 | £5,978 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> “to advance the Islamic faith for the public benefit in the Blackburn area and the UK in accordance With the statement of faith, mainly but not exclusively by means of providing:·religious education including Islamic theology, jurisprudence and spirituality·a space for prayer

## What it funds

Illuminated Gardens is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Illuminated Gardens reported income of £14.8k and spending of £9,401. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £41.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Blackburn With Darwen.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Illuminated Gardens 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 Illuminated Gardens open for applications now?

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

### Where does Illuminated Gardens fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Blackburn With Darwen.

### Does Illuminated Gardens give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Illuminated Gardens give each year?

The register does not break out Illuminated Gardens's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £9,401. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,275 a year.

### How large is Illuminated Gardens?

In its latest reported year Illuminated Gardens reported income of £14.8k and spending of £9,401.


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