World Light Society
Analysis
World Light Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 09064693). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending May 2025, World Light Society reported income of £20k and spending of £992, leaving 95% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £7,230 to £20k (+175%), an average of +29% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2024, when income rose by 453%. Over the whole period it spent 6.5% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, World Light Society sits at the 33rd percentile: it is larger than about 33% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Tentmakers UK (£20k), Ice Ilfracombe (£20k) and Milborne St Andrew Village Hall (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity's objects are to promote the mental or moral improvement or spiritual welfare of the public by promoting the teachings of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. The aims are to expound and propagate the truth of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism by holding lectures and services in the temple.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Tentmakers UK | Berkshire | £20k |
| Ice Ilfracombe | Devon | £20k |
| Milborne St Andrew Village Hall | Dorset | £20k |
| 18th Dover (Shepherdswell) Scout Group | Kent | £20k |