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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1109498
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The Lamplighter International Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1109498. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sri Lanka. The register describes its activities as: “The Trust continues its links with Providence Homes Orphanage in Mawatagama, Sri Lanka. There are now sponsors for 31 children, who each contribute up to £20 per month per child. This year the charity repaired a leaking roof £787, and renovated the toilets in both the Girls Home and the Boys Home £2867. New…” Its charitable objects are: “The relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster living in sri Lanka or in any other part of the world by providing such persons with housing, furniture and fittings, clothing, food, medicine, advisory or other services which they could not otherwise afford through lack…” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £12.4k and spending of £13k.
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Latest income
£12.4k
Latest spending
£13k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAccommodation / housing
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open space
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £12.4k | £13k |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £10.2k | £7,665 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £10.1k | £9,976 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £9,551 | £8,522 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £9,887 | £8,515 |
Charitable objects
The relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster living in sri Lanka or in any other part of the world by providing such persons with housing, furniture and fittings, clothing, food, medicine, advisory or other services which they could not otherwise afford through lack of means.the relief of financial hardship, either generally or individually, of people living in sri Lanka or in any other part of the world by making grants of money for providing or paying for items, services or facilities.the relief and assistance of the poor or sick or orphan children living in sri Lanka or in any other part of the world, either generally or individually, through the provision of grants, goods or services.
Where it operates
Sri Lanka
- Also known as
- Lamplighter; Lit
- Trustees
- 4
What The Lamplighter International Trust funds
The Lamplighter International Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and accommodation / housing for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £47.7k in total.
How to apply to The Lamplighter International Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Lamplighter International Trust 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 about The Lamplighter International Trust
Is The Lamplighter International Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Lamplighter International Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Lamplighter International Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sri Lanka.
Does The Lamplighter International Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Lamplighter International Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Lamplighter International Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Lamplighter International Trust'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 2026 was £13k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,534 a year.
How large is The Lamplighter International Trust?
In its latest reported year The Lamplighter International Trust reported income of £12.4k and spending of £13k.
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