Calais Light
Calais Light is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, based in Rickmansworth.
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What are the key facts about Calais Light?
- Registered charity number
- 1206481
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- Rickmansworth
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £53,550
- Website
- www.calaislight.com
What does Calais Light do?
Our aim is to promote social inclusion for refugees. We send volunteer convoys to France to assist charities giving practical support to refugees and the displaced. We source donations of food, quality clothing and toiletries to meet refugees' basic needs. Our Befriender Hubs teach UK refugees English language skills to speed social integration. We try to shift public opinion towards compassion.
What causes is Calais Light registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Calais Light a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Calais Light is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1206481) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
- What is Calais Light's charity number?
- Calais Light's charity number is 1206481. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1206481?
- Search 1206481 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does Calais Light do?
- Our aim is to promote social inclusion for refugees. We send volunteer convoys to France to assist charities giving practical support to refugees and the displaced. We source donations of food, quality clothing and toiletries to meet refugees' basic needs. Our Befriender Hubs teach UK refugees English language skills to speed social integration. We try to shift public opinion towards compassion.
- Does Calais Light have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Calais Light. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to Calais Light?
- Calais Light's website is http://www.calaislight.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.