--- title: "Children of Light International — check charity number 1189873 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Children of Light International a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189873. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Tower Hamlets Ambulance Station. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/children-of-light-international retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:33:12.948Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Children of Light International is a registered charity (number 1189873) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £8,020 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Children of Light International? Registered charity number 1189873 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Tower Hamlets Ambulance Station Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £8,020 ## What does Children of Light International do? To advance the Christian religion either in the UK or overseas, in particular but not exclusively, by: - the advancement of education, - the promotion of good race relations and equality of opportunity between persons of different racial groups; and - the relief of poverty particularly amongst children in inner-city areas. ## What causes is Children of Light International registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Children of Light International yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Children of Light 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=children-of-light-international&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Children of Light International a legitimate charity? Yes. Children of Light International is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189873) 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 Children of Light International's charity number? Children of Light International's charity number is 1189873. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1189873? Search 1189873 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 Children of Light International do? To advance the Christian religion either in the UK or overseas, in particular but not exclusively, by: - the advancement of education, - the promotion of good race relations and equality of opportunity between persons of different racial groups; and - the relief of poverty particularly amongst children in inner-city areas. Does Children of Light International have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children of Light 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 Children of Light International? Children of Light International does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1189873).