KHANDEL LIGHT
Registration #1083200 · Registered
www.khandel-light.co.ukBridget.g@khandel-light.co.uk
40 HIGH STREET CHRISHALL SG8 8RP
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.
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About KHANDEL LIGHT
KHANDEL LIGHT is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1083200). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 85/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), KHANDEL LIGHT reported a total income of £80,186 and total expenditure of £60,351, a spending ratio of 75% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, KHANDEL LIGHT describes its activities as follows: 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. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 75.3% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £80,186 | £60,351 | 75% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026