--- title: "The Light Outreach — check charity number 1079178 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Light Outreach a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1079178. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-light-outreach retrieved: 2026-08-26T18:55:49.750Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Light Outreach is a registered charity (number 1079178) 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 £17,699 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 The Light Outreach? Registered charity number 1079178 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £17,699 Website [www.thelightoutreach.org](http://www.thelightoutreach.org/) ## What does The Light Outreach do? 1. To relieve poverty and distress of people who are homeless by providing shelter, food, clothing, medical and financial assistance.2. To encourage and help people secure gainful employment.3. To spread the Gospel of hope found in the love of our Jesus Christ4. To provide grants and donations to other charitable organisations working towards the same goals. ## What causes is The Light Outreach registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Light Outreach yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Light Outreach 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=the-light-outreach&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thelightoutreach.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Light Outreach a legitimate charity? Yes. The Light Outreach is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1079178) 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 The Light Outreach's charity number? The Light Outreach's charity number is 1079178. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1079178? Search 1079178 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 The Light Outreach do? 1. To relieve poverty and distress of people who are homeless by providing shelter, food, clothing, medical and financial assistance.2. To encourage and help people secure gainful employment.3. To spread the Gospel of hope found in the love of our Jesus Christ4. To provide grants and donations to other charitable organisations working towards the same goals. Does The Light Outreach have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Light Outreach. 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 The Light Outreach? The Light Outreach's website is http://www.thelightoutreach.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](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/1079178).