Meirim Illuminating Ltd
Analysis
Meirim Illuminating Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 14117774). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Meirim Illuminating Ltd reported income of £701k and spending of £669k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from May 2023 to May 2025, income grew from £158k to £701k (+343%), an average of +110% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2024, when income rose by 255%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Meirim Illuminating Ltd sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Masjid Aisha Handsworth Wood (£699k), The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot and District (£702k) and Mac Keith Press (£699k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 100%. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £33k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 16 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 100%
In the charity's own words
Meirim Illuminating Ltd empowers teens and families in crisis through counselling, education, and financial aid. Our programmes span mental health support, education, sports, and economic development. With a non-judgmental approach, we rebuild self-esteem, fostering resilience in adolescents. Job placement assistance, community projects, and relief from poverty are integral parts of our mission.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Masjid Aisha Handsworth Wood | Birmingham | £699k |
| The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot and District | Newton Abbot | £702k |
| Mac Keith Press | London | £699k |
| Spring Community Hub | London | £703k |