# Laura'S Light

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1197969 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1197969)
- Website: https://www.lauras-light.org
- Latest income: £22.4k; spending £9,457
- What it funds: Disability, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/lauras-light

To assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from mental illness of any description or in need of rehabilitation as a result of such illness, through the provision of financial assistance, support, education and practical advice; advancing the education of the general public in particular but not exclusively by raising awareness, raising funds and grant making.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2025 | £22.4k | £9,457 | not filed |
| 1 Apr 2024 | £17.3k | £5,616 | not filed |
| 1 Apr 2023 | £5,342 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) the preservation and protection of good health of those suffering with mental health conditions through the provision of financial assistance, support, education and practical advice; b) advancing the education of the general public in all areas relating to mental health in particular but not exclusively by raising awareness, raising funds and grant making

## What it funds

Laura'S Light is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Laura'S Light reported income of £22.4k and spending of £9,457. Over its last 3 reported years, to 1 Apr 2025, it spent £15.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Laura'S Light in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (lauras-light.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 Laura'S Light open for applications now?

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

### Where does Laura'S Light fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

### Does Laura'S Light give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Laura'S Light makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Laura'S Light give each year?

The register does not break out Laura'S Light's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Apr 2025 was £9,457. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £5,024 a year.

### How large is Laura'S Light?

In its latest reported year Laura'S Light reported income of £22.4k and spending of £9,457.


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