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Registered charity · No. 1083200Chrishall

Khandel Light

Khandel Light is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, based in Chrishall.

Quick answer

Khandel Light is a registered charity (number 1083200) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £80,186 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Khandel Light?

Registered charity number
1083200
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Chrishall
Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)
£80,186

What does Khandel Light do?

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.

What causes is Khandel Light registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Khandel Light yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Khandel Light 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Khandel Light a legitimate charity?
Yes. Khandel Light is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1083200) 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 Khandel Light's charity number?
Khandel Light's charity number is 1083200. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1083200?
Search 1083200 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 Khandel Light do?
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.
Does Khandel Light have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Khandel Light. 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 Khandel Light?
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Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.