--- title: "Candle of Hope International — check charity number 1161832 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Candle of Hope International a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161832. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Newbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/candle-of-hope-international retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:23:13.509Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Candle of Hope International is a registered charity (number 1161832) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £35,029 (year ending 2025-05-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Candle of Hope International? Registered charity number 1161832 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Newbury Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £35,029 Website [www.cohi.co.uk](http://www.cohi.co.uk/) ## What does Candle of Hope International do? COHI involved in charity activities across India to eliminate poverty and improve quality of life. We are providing medical help to poor people, providing educational help to young ones, providing help to the people affected by natural calamities, etc. Recent charity we provided were, medical helps to poor patients in India and medical camp organised for flood victims in Kerala. ## What causes is Candle of Hope International registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Candle of Hope International yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Candle of Hope International is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=candle-of-hope-international&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cohi.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Candle of Hope International a legitimate charity? Yes. Candle of Hope International is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161832) 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 Candle of Hope International's charity number? Candle of Hope International's charity number is 1161832. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161832? Search 1161832 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 Candle of Hope International do? COHI involved in charity activities across India to eliminate poverty and improve quality of life. We are providing medical help to poor people, providing educational help to young ones, providing help to the people affected by natural calamities, etc. Recent charity we provided were, medical helps to poor patients in India and medical camp organised for flood victims in Kerala. Does Candle of Hope International have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Candle of Hope International. 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 Candle of Hope International? Candle of Hope International's website is http://www.cohi.co.uk — 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1161832).