01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC046160
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH49 7LJ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We campaign for better lighting regulation for all, and advocate on behalf of those struggling to navigate daily life in a world of new lighting technology. We believe that everyone should be able to light their homes and live their lives.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
- the promotion of equality and diversity
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To raise awareness about the effects of artificial lighting on human health and wellbeing. 4.2 To stimulate discussion and investigation into the effects of artificial lighting on human health and wellbeing. 4.3 The promotion of equality and diversity through encouraging provision of access to civic life for those excluded by sensitivity to artificial lighting.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 November 2024 | £11,882 | £12,399 | 0 | 16 August 2025 |
| 30 November 2023 | £10,637 | £19,618 | 0 | 5 August 2024 |
| 30 November 2022 | £7,605 | £11,606 | 0 | 18 July 2023 |
| 30 November 2021 | £13,897 | £5,344 | 0 | 30 August 2022 |
| 30 November 2020 | £1,759 | £4,373 | 0 | 30 August 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 47 Burghmuir Court, Linlithgow, West Lothian, County (optional)
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.lightaware.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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