# Light of Hope International

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1109896 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1109896)
- Website: https://www.lohi.org.uk
- Latest income: £240; spending £25
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services
- Area of operation: Sierra Leone, Zambia
- Other names: Lohi (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/light-of-hope-international

Provision of education, training and related resourcesProvision of Orphanage facilitiesProvision of Health careProvision of Humanitarian relief in disaster areasProvision of Grants to other charities/organisations with similar objectives

## 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 Mar 2026 | £240 | £25 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1,700 | £2,339 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £270 | £20 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £240 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £160 | £379 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects for which the organisation is established are for the benefit of people living in underprivileged and underdeveloped communities/parts of the world, in particular but not exclusively in third world countries, by (a) The advancement of education and training primarily but not exclusively by reducing illiteracy and the provision of typewriters, computers and other equipment; (b) The preservation and protection of good health in particular but not by way of limitation, by the provision of healthcare and health education and the provision of medical equipment and drugs; (c) The relief of poverty, sickness and distress in particular by the provision of clean water and sanitary facilities, waste disposals systems and power supplies. (d) To provide humanitarian relief in any part of the world to alleviate human suffering which is a direct result of famine and disease epidemics and natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, monsoons, floods and other natural disasters and to relieve victims of war.

## What it funds

Light of Hope International is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services. In its latest reported year Light of Hope International reported income of £240 and spending of £25. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £2,763 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sierra Leone and Zambia.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Light of Hope International in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (lohi.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

### Is Light of Hope International open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Light of Hope International is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Light of Hope International fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sierra Leone and Zambia.

### Does Light of Hope International give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Light of Hope International makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Light of Hope International give each year?

The register does not break out Light of Hope International'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 £25. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £553 a year.

### How large is Light of Hope International?

In its latest reported year Light of Hope International reported income of £240 and spending of £25.


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