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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1196221
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The London Luminaries is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1196221. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The trust advances the education of the public in the subject of the built, natural and heritage landscape of London in particular but not exclusively through public lectures, seminars and conferences.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are to advance the education of the public in the subject of the built, natural and heritage landscape of London in particular but not exclusively through public lectures, seminars and conferences.” In the year to 30 Sept 2025 it reported income of £7,823 and spending of £5,062.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£7,823
Latest spending
£5,062
- What it funds
- Education / trainingOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £7,823 | £5,062 |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £8,134 | £4,931 |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £7,455 | £5,148 |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £18.5k | £14.9k |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are to advance the education of the public in the subject of the built, natural and heritage landscape of London in particular but not exclusively through public lectures, seminars and conferences.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 5
What The London Luminaries funds
The London Luminaries is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 4 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £30k in total.
How to apply to The London Luminaries
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The London Luminaries in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (londonluminaries.com) 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 The London Luminaries
Is The London Luminaries open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The London Luminaries is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The London Luminaries fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The London Luminaries give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The London Luminaries makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The London Luminaries give each year?
The register does not break out The London Luminaries's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £5,062. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £7,506 a year.
How large is The London Luminaries?
In its latest reported year The London Luminaries reported income of £7,823 and spending of £5,062.
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