--- title: "Knowledge Is Light Foundation — check charity number 1175162 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Knowledge Is Light Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1175162. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Leicester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/knowledge-is-light-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:47:38.150Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Knowledge Is Light Foundation is a registered charity (number 1175162) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £323,560 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Knowledge Is Light Foundation? Registered charity number 1175162 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Leicester Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £323,560 ## What does Knowledge Is Light Foundation do? THE ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES, SUCH AS SCHOOLS, NURSERIES AND TRAINING CENTRES, AND THE PROVISION OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SAID PERSONS;TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND SUFFERING AMONG POOR PEOPLE OTHER PEOPLE IN NEED BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, MAKING GRANTS OR LOANS FOR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS, EQUIPMENT, SERVICES ## What causes is Knowledge Is Light Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Knowledge Is Light Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Knowledge Is Light Foundation 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=knowledge-is-light-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Knowledge Is Light Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Knowledge Is Light Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1175162) 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 Knowledge Is Light Foundation's charity number? Knowledge Is Light Foundation's charity number is 1175162. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1175162? Search 1175162 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 Knowledge Is Light Foundation do? THE ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES, SUCH AS SCHOOLS, NURSERIES AND TRAINING CENTRES, AND THE PROVISION OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SAID PERSONS;TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND SUFFERING AMONG POOR PEOPLE OTHER PEOPLE IN NEED BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, MAKING GRANTS OR LOANS FOR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS, EQUIPMENT, SERVICES Does Knowledge Is Light Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Knowledge Is Light Foundation. 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 Knowledge Is Light Foundation? Knowledge Is Light Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1175162).