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Knowledge Is Light Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Knowledge Is Light Foundation?
Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£323,560
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£334,698
Registered charity number
1175162
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Leicester
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Not recorded
Quick answer
Knowledge Is Light Foundation (number 1175162) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Knowledge Is Light Foundation do?
THE ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES, SUCH AS SCHOOLS, NURSERIES AND TRAINING CENTRES, AND THE PROVISION OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SAID PERSONS;TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND SUFFERING AMONG POOR PEOPLE OTHER PEOPLE IN NEED BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, MAKING GRANTS OR LOANS FOR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS, EQUIPMENT, SERVICES
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Knowledge Is Light Foundation
Answers Knowledge Is Light Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Knowledge Is Light Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Knowledge Is Light Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England · Malawi
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Knowledge Is Light Foundation registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability
Why is there no Clarity Score for Knowledge Is Light Foundation yet?
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Is Knowledge Is Light Foundation a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Knowledge Is Light Foundation as a registered charity (number 1175162) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Knowledge Is Light Foundation's charity number?
Knowledge Is Light Foundation's charity number is 1175162. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1175162?
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What does Knowledge Is Light Foundation do?
THE ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES, SUCH AS SCHOOLS, NURSERIES AND TRAINING CENTRES, AND THE PROVISION OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SAID PERSONS;TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND SUFFERING AMONG POOR PEOPLE OTHER PEOPLE IN NEED BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, MAKING GRANTS OR LOANS FOR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS, EQUIPMENT, SERVICES
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How can I donate to Knowledge Is Light Foundation?
Knowledge Is Light Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Knowledge Is Light Foundation?
The register does not record Knowledge Is Light Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Knowledge Is Light Foundation's trustees paid?
Knowledge Is Light Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Knowledge Is Light Foundation registered as a charity?
Knowledge Is Light Foundation was entered on the register on 16 October 2017.