--- title: "Hope and Light (UK) — check charity number 1141782 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hope and Light (UK) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1141782. Education/training charity based in Norwich. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hope-and-light-uk retrieved: 2026-08-24T18:00:13.779Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hope and Light (UK) is a registered charity (number 1141782) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £8,897 (year ending 2025-04-05). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Hope and Light (UK)? Registered charity number 1141782 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Norwich Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £8,897 Website [www.hopeandlight.org.uk](http://www.hopeandlight.org.uk/) ## What does Hope and Light (UK) do? Arranging and operating fund-raising events in the UK, presentations to various meetings (church groups, Rotary Clubs etc ), and recruiting sponsors for individual children in the care of Hope & Light in South Africa. All funds raised in the UK, including Gift Aid, are remitted directly to Hope and Light Community Welfare, a non-profit organization (Section 21 company ) registered in South Africa. ## What causes is Hope and Light (UK) registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope and Light (UK) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hope and Light (UK) is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=hope-and-light-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hopeandlight.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hope and Light (UK) a legitimate charity? Yes. Hope and Light (UK) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1141782) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Hope and Light (UK)'s charity number? Hope and Light (UK)'s charity number is 1141782. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1141782? Search 1141782 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Hope and Light (UK) do? Arranging and operating fund-raising events in the UK, presentations to various meetings (church groups, Rotary Clubs etc ), and recruiting sponsors for individual children in the care of Hope & Light in South Africa. All funds raised in the UK, including Gift Aid, are remitted directly to Hope and Light Community Welfare, a non-profit organization (Section 21 company ) registered in South Africa. Does Hope and Light (UK) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope and Light (UK). This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Hope and Light (UK)? Hope and Light (UK)'s website is http://www.hopeandlight.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1141782).