UK funding workspaceLight for Children grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1120680
Light for Children is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1120680. The register describes its activities as: “The advancement of the Christian faith through the relief of need, hardship or sickness amongst children and young people, institutionalised or in families, resident in or citizens of Romania, by offering social, educational, cultural, medical, emotional and spiritual support according to Christian principles.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £21.9k and spending of £24.9k.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
0 open or forthcoming · 0 closed
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£21.9k
Latest spending
£24.9k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAccommodation / housingReligious activitiesAmateur sport
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / information
What Light for Children funds
Light for Children is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, religious activities and amateur sport for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information.
How to apply to Light for Children
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Light for Children in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (lightforchildren.org.uk) 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 Light for Children
Is Light for Children open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Light for Children is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does Light for Children give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Light for Children makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is Light for Children?
In its latest reported year Light for Children reported income of £21.9k and spending of £24.9k.
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