LOVE LIGHT ROMANIA AID

Registered charity 1117981 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The relief of poverty and sickness particularly through the provision of financial and material aid. Also, the advancement of the Christian faith, particularly, though not exclusively, in the country of Romania and particularly though not exclusively through support of Love Light Romania, a charity registered in Romania.

Causes: The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£77k
Latest spending
£79k
Registered
2007
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £1,927.26 for the year ending 31 December 2024, resulting in a net decrease in funds. Despite this deficit, the charity maintains positive bank balances totaling £4,966.52. The filing confirms that all donated monies are transferred directly to the supported charity in Romania without deduction for management costs.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Supporting Churches (44% of income)
It should be noted that of the total income of £67205, £29889 (44%) is in payment to Love Light Romania for services rendered in Romania to another UK-based charity. — page 4
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments to related charity Love Light Romania
It should be noted that of the total income of £67205, £29889 (44%) is in payment to Love Light Romania for services rendered in Romania to another UK-based charity. Love Light Romania Aid is, in this instance, simply a convenient ‘letterbox[‘ to transfer funds from UK to Romania — page 4
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Trustee resignation due to police investigation into abuse accusation
Robert Rowe’s resignation was due to an accusation of abuse made by an ex-resident in Romania against him and a number of others not connected to Love Light Romania. All protest their innocence. The matter is being investigated by the Police and the Social authorities. — page 1
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Romania · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£77k£79k
31/12/2023£61k£58k
31/12/2022£99k£101k
31/12/2021£53k£52k
31/12/2020£63k£64k

Common questions

Is LOVE LIGHT ROMANIA AID financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £1,927.26 for the year ending 31 December 2024, resulting in a net decrease in funds. Despite this deficit, the charity maintains positive bank balances totaling £4,966.52. The filing confirms that all donated monies are transferred directly to the supported charity in Romania without deduction for management costs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.