KHANDEL LIGHT
Khandel Light was founded by Dr Peter Gough in 2000 after a visit to India. The charity works with Nirman Sanstha NGO in Khandel, Rajasthan, India to help the poorest families in this and surrounding villages with relief from drought, poverty, sickness, illiteracy and distress. In addition it helps to promote advancement in education and health education in this region of rural deprivation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £80,499, which the trustees consider adequate to cover their minimum funding requirements of around £50,000. The charity reported a net income of £19,835 for the year, funded primarily by donations and gift aid. The trustees are actively seeking additional funding to maintain reserves, noting the risk of a short-term cessation of donations.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Dr PETER GOUGHchair
- BRIDGET ISABEL GOUGH
- Emma Katherine Lacy
- KAREN ALISON MARRIOTT
- Kate Hurst
- MICHELLE ELIZABETH MARRIOTT
- Michell Renwick
- RICHARD JOHN BLAND
- THERESA GLYNIS MUDIE
- THERESA JENNIFER BLAND
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £80k | £60k |
| 30/04/2024 | £95k | £56k |
| 30/04/2023 | £50k | £60k |
| 30/04/2022 | £51k | £81k |
| 30/04/2021 | £45k | £26k |
Common questions
Is KHANDEL LIGHT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £80,499, which the trustees consider adequate to cover their minimum funding requirements of around £50,000. The charity reported a net income of £19,835 for the year, funded primarily by donations and gift aid. The trustees are actively seeking additional funding to maintain reserves, noting the risk of a short-term cessation of donations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.