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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1174753
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Light of Guidance Charitable and Educational Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1174753. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India. The register describes its activities as: “Charitable projects for the needy.” Its charitable objects are: “(1)to advance education for the benefit of the poor, the illiterate and the general public by means of, but not exclusively, the provision or assistance in the provision of educational resources, activities and facilities, such as schools for the benefit of the said persons;(2)to advance the religion of Islam, by…” In the year to 31 Jan 2025 it reported income of £7,666 and spending of £6,995.
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Latest income
£7,666
Latest spending
£6,995
- What it funds
- Education / trainingDisabilityReligious activities
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2025 | £7,666 | £6,995 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £19.7k | £4,015 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £19.5k | £21.5k |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £20.3k | £20.3k |
| 31 Jan 2021 | £67.6k | £65.4k |
Charitable objects
(1)to advance education for the benefit of the poor, the illiterate and the general public by means of, but not exclusively, the provision or assistance in the provision of educational resources, activities and facilities, such as schools for the benefit of the said persons;(2)to advance the religion of Islam, by means of, but not exclusively, promoting the teachings and tenets of Islam via the provision or assistance in the provision of Islamic seminaries and Islamic education classes in accordance with the teachings of the quran and sunnah of the prophet muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) as interpreted by the ahle sunnah wal jamaah school of thought;(3)to relieve financial hardship, distress and suffering among orphans, widows, poor people, victims of natural disasters and other people in need by means of, but not exclusively, making grants or loans for providing or paying for items, equipment, services and facilities, including the provision of food, clean water, clothing, medicines and accommodation for the benefit of the said persons.
Where it operates
India
- Formerly
- Jamia Arabiya Omar Farooque Charitable and Educational Trust
- Trustees
- 3
What Light of Guidance Charitable and Educational Trust funds
Light of Guidance Charitable and Educational Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability and religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jan 2025, it spent £118k in total.
How to apply to Light of Guidance Charitable and Educational Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Light of Guidance Charitable and Educational 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 Light of Guidance Charitable and Educational Trust
Is Light of Guidance Charitable and Educational Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Light of Guidance Charitable and Educational Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Light of Guidance Charitable and Educational Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India.
Does Light of Guidance Charitable and Educational Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Light of Guidance Charitable and Educational Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Light of Guidance Charitable and Educational Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Light of Guidance Charitable and Educational 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 Jan 2025 was £6,995. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £23.6k a year.
How large is Light of Guidance Charitable and Educational Trust?
In its latest reported year Light of Guidance Charitable and Educational Trust reported income of £7,666 and spending of £6,995.
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