# Sarai'S Light Foundation (Slf)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1217768 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1217768)
- Website: https://saraislightfoundation.org.uk/
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Other names: Sarai's Light Foundation (previous)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sarais-light-foundation

Sarais Light Foundation advances research and awareness of Renal Medullary Carcinoma (RMC), sickle cell trait and related conditions. We raise funds, support and promote research, provide accessible information and awareness initiatives, and support individuals and families affected by RMC through signposting, peer connection and emotional support.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are:1. To advance health and save lives by funding, supporting, and promoting research into renal medullary carcinoma (rmc) and conditions related to the sickle cell trait, including their causes, prevention, and treatment, and by publishing and disseminating the useful results of such research.2. To advance education and promote awareness and understanding of rmc, the sickle cell trait, and related health conditions among medical professionals, patients, and the general public, in particular (but not exclusively) by providing information, raising awareness, and organising campaigns and events.3. To relieve sickness and preserve health among individuals and families affected by rmc and related conditions, in particular (but not exclusively) by offering emotional support, facilitating peer connection, and providing signposting to appropriate services and resources.

## What it funds

Sarai'S Light Foundation (Slf) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Sarai'S Light Foundation (Slf) in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (saraislightfoundation.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.

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