LIGHT FOR THE WORLD CIO
LIGHT FOR THE WORLD is an international non-governmental organisation dedicated to giving equal opportunities to children and persons with disabilities in underserved countries.Our comprehensive programmes aim to sustainably reduce gaps in the provision of eye health care, community-based rehabilitation, education, economic inclusion and disability mainstreaming.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £4,260, which the trustees confirm is sufficient to meet their reserves policy target of covering fixed costs for three months. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £1,601, driven by incoming resources of £537,659 against charitable expenditure of £536,058.
What the accounts disclose
“The general reserve shall not fall below the fixed costs for a period of 3 months.” — page 7
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Jack McMahonchair
- Faustina Urassa
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £538k | £536k |
| 31/12/2023 | £494k | £494k |
| 31/12/2022 | £752k | £753k |
| 31/12/2021 | £435k | £435k |
| 31/12/2020 | £841k | £841k |
Common questions
Is LIGHT FOR THE WORLD CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £4,260, which the trustees confirm is sufficient to meet their reserves policy target of covering fixed costs for three months. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £1,601, driven by incoming resources of £537,659 against charitable expenditure of £536,058. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/03/2019 | £33k | ER3P: Ensuring Robust Supportive Policies, Procedures and Practices to |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/03/2019 | £579k | Make 12.4% Work Phase 2 |