GUIDING LIGHT FOUNDATION
To advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the Trustees see fit from time to time in particular but not limiting to advancing the welfare of young people for the public benefit by making grants and awards to charities which support the same.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of income over expenditure of £96 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus of £24,258 in the prior year. Unrestricted funds decreased from £45,894 to £21,732, primarily due to the lower surplus and the distribution of donations totaling £64,060. The charity's gross income did not exceed £250,000, qualifying it for an independent examination rather than a full audit.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Alison Ralstonchair
- JOANNE ELAINE LIVERSIDGE
- Kate Cavan
- Mark Richard John Wood
- Melanie Jayne Cheshire
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £65k | £64k |
| 31/03/2024 | £81k | £106k |
| 31/03/2023 | £99k | £75k |
| 31/03/2022 | £74k | £60k |
| 31/03/2021 | £62k | £62k |
Common questions
Is GUIDING LIGHT FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of income over expenditure of £96 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus of £24,258 in the prior year. Unrestricted funds decreased from £45,894 to £21,732, primarily due to the lower surplus and the distribution of donations totaling £64,060. The charity's gross income did not exceed £250,000, qualifying it for an independent examination rather than a full audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.