Light Assembly
Analysis
Light Assembly is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dartford. It was registered in August 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Light Assembly reported income of £25k and spending of £37k, spending 150% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £39k to £25k (-36%), an average of -10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 96%. Over the whole period it spent 115% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Light Assembly sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 37% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Parrett Trust (£25k), Worshipping Friends (£25k) and 2nd Calverley (Parish Church) Scout Group (£25k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline. Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
ADVANCE OF CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH HOLDING OF MEETINGS, LECTURES, PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE AND ENLIGHTENMENT ACTIVITIES. RELIEF OF POVERTY. PROVISION OF ADVOCACY, ADVICE AND INFORMATION.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Parrett Trust | Hampshire | £25k |
| Worshipping Friends | Perranporth | £25k |
| 2nd Calverley (Parish Church) Scout Group | West Yorkshire | £25k |
| The Black Chapel Charities | Watford | £25k |