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Registered charity · No. 1163530CIOLeicester

Light of Hira

Light of Hira is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities, based in Leicester.

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Light of Hira is a registered charity (number 1163530) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £50,356 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Light of Hira?

Registered charity number
1163530
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Leicester
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£50,356

What does Light of Hira do?

Light of Hira provides classes to new Muslims and meets with people interested in Islam. It distributes reliable and authentic Islamic literature to the public, including prisons. It assists periodically with Food Collection Service collecting donated items from the local Muslim community, with the purpose of donating non-perishable food items to the poverty stricken a/o those living in crisis.

What causes is Light of Hira registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Light of Hira yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Light of Hira 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 Light of Hira a legitimate charity?
Yes. Light of Hira is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1163530) 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 Light of Hira's charity number?
Light of Hira's charity number is 1163530. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1163530?
Search 1163530 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 Light of Hira do?
Light of Hira provides classes to new Muslims and meets with people interested in Islam. It distributes reliable and authentic Islamic literature to the public, including prisons. It assists periodically with Food Collection Service collecting donated items from the local Muslim community, with the purpose of donating non-perishable food items to the poverty stricken a/o those living in crisis.
Does Light of Hira have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Light of Hira. 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 Light of Hira?
Light of Hira's website is http://www.lightofhira.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.