The Light of the World Church (Islington)
Analysis
The Light of the World Church (Islington) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Llondon. It was registered in May 1999, 27 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Light of the World Church (Islington) reported income of £31k and spending of £17k, leaving 47% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £18k to £31k (+76%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 58%. Over the whole period it spent 60% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Light of the World Church (Islington) sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages (£31k), Edward Hunstone (£32k) and Antur Tanat-Cain Cyfyngedig (£31k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
FEEDING PROGRAM, COMMUNITY RESTORATION SERVICES, COUNSELLING, RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, SPORTS AND RECREATION, RELIEF OF POVERTY, OVERSEAS AID/FAMINE RELIEF, EDUCATION & TRAINING, GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bicester Baby Bank and Surrounding Villages | Oxfordshire | £31k |
| Edward Hunstone | Lincolnshire | £32k |
| Antur Tanat-Cain Cyfyngedig | Oswestry | £31k |
| Jabori Foundation | Welshpool | £32k |