UK funding workspaceLittle Lights grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1138825
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Little Lights is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1138825. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, India, Malawi, Nigeria and Uganda. The register describes its activities as: “The principal objects of the charity are the relief of poverty, sickness and distress and the advancement of education.” Its charitable objects are: “The relief of poverty, sickness and distress and the advancement of education in particular but not exclusively by the.1) provision of food, clothes, books uniforms and school fees for orphans and children in poverty.2) purchase of medicine and payment towards or full hospital bill payment for those in poverty.3)…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £15k and spending of £14.8k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£15k
Latest spending
£14.8k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingHealth / saving of livesPrevention or relief of povertyEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other finance
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £15k | £14.8k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £27.9k | £27.9k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £12.5k | £10.4k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £23.8k | £26.3k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £21k | £25.1k |
Charitable objects
The relief of poverty, sickness and distress and the advancement of education in particular but not exclusively by the.1) provision of food, clothes, books uniforms and school fees for orphans and children in poverty.2) purchase of medicine and payment towards or full hospital bill payment for those in poverty.3) provision of wells and bore holes for very poor communities in the third world countries.4) buying and distributing food stuff and provision of grants to charities for homeless and refugees.
Where it operates
Throughout London, India, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda
- Trustees
- 3
What Little Lights funds
Little Lights is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £104k in total.
How to apply to Little Lights
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Little Lights 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 Little Lights
Is Little Lights open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Little Lights is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Little Lights fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, India, Malawi, Nigeria and Uganda.
Does Little Lights give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Little Lights makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Little Lights give each year?
The register does not break out Little Lights'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 2025 was £14.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20.9k a year.
How large is Little Lights?
In its latest reported year Little Lights reported income of £15k and spending of £14.8k.
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