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Candle For India

Candle For India, Caring And Addressing The Needs Of Differently Abled Lives Through Education

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1137035
Status
Registered
Registered
July 23, 2010
Legal form
Trust
Area of benefit
India

Address

Address
2 Ellam Avenue
DURHAM
DH1 4PG

Activities

Candle for India supports children with special needs including cerebral palsy in India. We provide funding for the treatment and schooling of children at the Deepti Centre in Adoor Kerala.

Objects: A The Advancement Of Education For The Public Benefit In India Through The Provision Of Financial Support, Training And Advice, Books, Educational Materials And Other Facilities To Partner Schools, Establishing Schools For Children With Cerebral Palsy And Other Motor Disorders, Promoting Education For Children With Learning Difficultiesb The Relief Of Sickness And The Promotion Of Health For Poorer Communities In India Through The Provision Of Health Education, Medical Advice, Care And Assistance Especially For Children With Cerebral Palsy And Other Motor Disordersc The Relief Of Poverty In India Through The Provision Of Vocational Training, Promotion Of Literacy, Assistance In The Development Of Small Enterprises And Rehabilitation Of Differently-Abled Personsd The Advancement Of Christian Faith In India Through The Training For Pastors And Missionaries, Supporting Or Funding Christian Organisations, Evangelistic Out Reach, Provision Of Church Building And Related Facilities And The Publication And Dissemination Of Christian Literature

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Other Finance, Provides Human Resources, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Religious Activities, Economic/community Development/employment
Who
Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Areas of operation

Country
India

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £13,970 £14,459
March 31, 2024 £19,297 £28,758
March 31, 2023 £9,980 £91
March 31, 2022 £3,727 £7,573
March 31, 2021 £4,440 £23,192

Trustees

Name Appointed
Caroline Clay (Chair)
Anne Ng Oct. 7, 2016
Diana Jane Barclay Jan. 26, 2012
Mark Edward Hugh Speller Cpfa
Mathew Vargheese