House of Light Trust Limited
Analysis
House of Light Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Rotherham. It was registered in May 1982, 44 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01630317). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, House of Light Trust Limited reported income of £834k and spending of £826k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £688k to £834k (+21%), an average of +4.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, House of Light Trust Limited sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Chosen Yeshias (£832k), The Uphill Ski Club of Great Britain (£834k) and Uklfi Charitable Trust (£832k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £390k would cover about 6 months of spending at that rate. It employed 29 people.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.2%
- Charitable activities 99%
- Investments 0.3%
In the charity's own words
The charity provides homes in the community, where people with learning disabilities, which may include mild physical impairment, are encouraged and assisted to live full lives. They reside in a large house, accommodating eight adults, or in two smaller ones, housing 4 people and 3 people respectively. All participate in the running of the homes and their lives. The staff assist as appropriate.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Chosen Yeshias | London | £832k |
| The Uphill Ski Club of Great Britain | Aviemore | £834k |
| Uklfi Charitable Trust | Dorset | £832k |
| Imam Ali Foundation | London | £836k |