# Ministry of the Light of Christ

- Type: Central government / ALB
- Charity number: 1099303 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1099303)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Sheffield City, Congo, South Africa, Zambia
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ministry-of-light-of-christ

WORKS IN PARTICULAR AMONGST THE FRENCH AND LINGALA SPEAKING AFRICAN COMMUNITY IN UK AND ELSEWHERE. AIMS TO RELIEVE POVERTY BY DISTRIBUTING FOOD, CLOTHING AND WHERE APPROPRIATE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT. ADVANCES EDUCATION AMONGST ASYLUM SEEKERS BY HELPING WITH READING, FORM-FILLING, CV WRITING, INTERPRETING AT HOUSING, POLICE STATIONS, NHS APPOINTMENTS ETC. ASSISTS CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE I

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 6 Apr 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 6 Apr 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 6 Apr 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) to advance the Christian religion in such manner as is charitable in particular between the African, french speaking and lingala speaking community in UK and elsewhere.b) the relief of poverty by the distribution of food and clothing and where appropriate the provision of financial support.c) the advancement of education amongst asylum seekers by the provision of assistance with such things as reading, form filling or assistance with cv writing.

## What it funds

Ministry of the Light of Christ is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Ministry of the Light of Christ reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 4 reported years, to 6 Apr 2024, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sheffield City, Congo, South Africa and Zambia.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ministry of the Light of Christ in its sources (last checked 5 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

### Is Ministry of the Light of Christ open for applications now?

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

### Where does Ministry of the Light of Christ fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sheffield City, Congo, South Africa and Zambia.

### Does Ministry of the Light of Christ give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Ministry of the Light of Christ makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Ministry of the Light of Christ give each year?

The register does not break out Ministry of the Light of Christ's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 6 Apr 2024 was £0. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Ministry of the Light of Christ?

In its latest reported year Ministry of the Light of Christ reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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