Light Upon Light Charitable Foundation

What Light Upon Light Charitable Foundation does

Light Upon Light Charitable Foundation is a UK-based Islamic organization that produces large-scale religious conferences, motivational evenings, Ramadan programming, Eid events, and organized Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage services, targeting the global Muslim community. Operationally it is a brand of Eman Channel Limited, a private limited company registered in England and Wales (Companies House number 09792399), headquartered in Barking, London, with a headcount of 1–10 employees. The foundation books prominent international Islamic scholars including Mufti Menk, Sheikh Omar Suleiman, Sheikh Ali Hammuda, Sheikh Abu Bakr Zoud, and others into tier-1 UK venues such as ExCeL London, OVO Arena Wembley, and AO Arena Manchester.

The core product portfolio comprises annual Summer and Winter Conferences held across multiple UK cities, Motivational Evenings, the Ramadan "Seeking Laylatul Qadr" series, organized Hajj and Umrah trips led by Mufti Menk, sister-only events, revert (new Muslim) support services, and a vendor stall marketplace. The technology stack is operational and entirely third-party: tickets are sold through Ticket Tailor, stall bookings via stalls.lightuponlight.global, Umrah bookings via umrah.lightuponlight.global, video archives hosted on YouTube and embedded on the site, email marketing operated through Mailchimp, and web analytics via Google Analytics. There is no proprietary platform, no API offering, and no AI/ML capability disclosed in the source data.

Revenue is generated via three streams: per-ticket event sales (typically £7–£16 per adult ticket on non-refundable terms), vendor stall rental fees at events, and a tiered corporate sponsorship program (Gold, Silver, Bronze) offering brand visibility, stage time, exhibition space, complimentary VIP tickets, and inclusion in post-event emails to a 130,000+ subscriber list. Customer acquisition is event-driven, relying on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok plus email newsletters, mosque-network word-of-mouth, and live coverage broadcast through affiliated Eman Channel media. Geographic reach has expanded from a single UK event in 2022 to operations spanning the UK plus South Africa, Philippines, Turkiye, Zanzibar, Saudi Arabia, Liberia, Canada, the United States, and Indonesia under the LUL International brand.

Name

Light Upon Light Charitable Foundation

Legal name

Eman Channel Limited

Website

https://lightuponlight.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Light Upon Light Charitable Foundation, operating as Eman Channel Limited, is a UK-based Islamic organization that produces large-scale conferences, motivational evenings, Ramadan programming, Eid events, and Hajj/Umrah pilgrimages for the global Muslim community across 10+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Event Organization

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious & Spiritual Festivals/Observances (Public Events) (MPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hajj & Umrah Travel Agencies (THAKAHAA), Pilgrimage Packages (Air-Inclusive) Tour Operators (THAKAHAK), Faith-Based Group Travel (Church/Mosque/Temple) Organizers (THAKAHAH)

Keywords

• Islamic conference organization
• Religious event management
• Pilgrimage travel services
• Community faith events
• Spiritual education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Event Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from selling tickets to Islamic conferences, motivational evenings, Ramadan events, and other religious gatherings. Tickets range from £7 for standard events to £16 for larger conferences, with children requiring separate tickets.
2. Stall Fees: Vendors pay to rent stall space at Light Upon Light events. Full payment must be made prior to the event date. Stall holders receive one table and two chairs per stall.
3. Sponsorship Packages: Three-tiered sponsorship program (Gold, Silver, Bronze) offering varying levels of brand visibility, exhibition space, stage time, complimentary tickets, and post-event marketing exposure to corporate partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Light Upon Light Charitable Foundation organizes large-scale Islamic conferences, motivational evenings, Ramadan programming, Eid celebrations, and pilgrimage packages (Hajj and Umrah) across multiple UK cities and international locations. Events feature world-renowned Islamic scholars such as Mufti Menk, Sheikh Omar Suleiman, and Sheikh Ali Hammuda, with admission via ticket sales and corporate sponsorship packages. The organization also runs vendor stall bookings, revert (new Muslim) support services, and dedicated sisters-only programming.

Product overview

Light Upon Light Charitable Foundation is a UK-based Islamic organization operating a portfolio of religious and community events. The core offering consists of large-scale Islamic conferences (Summer Conference, Winter Conference) and Motivational Evening events featuring renowned international scholars like Mufti Menk, Sheikh Omar Suleiman, and Sheikh Ali Hammuda. The organization also delivers seasonal Ramadan programming including Seeking Laylatul Qadr events and Eid celebrations, plus pilgrimage services (Hajj and Umrah packages). Supporting services include Revert support for new Muslims, volunteer programs, and a vendor stall marketplace for event exhibitions. The organization operates internationally with affiliated entities in South Africa, Philippines, Turkey, Zanzibar, Saudi Arabia, Liberia, Canada, United States, and Indonesia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Conference Annual Islamic conference featuring renowned scholars, lectures, community bonding, and spiritual development. Multi-city format across the UK.
• Winter Conference Annual end-of-year Islamic conference with themed programming. Features multiple UK venues including London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester.
• Motivational Evening Evening events featuring inspiring Islamic speakers delivering motivational lectures and spiritual guidance.
• Seeking Laylatul Qadr (Ramadan Programming) Ramadan programming on the 25th, 27th, and 29th nights featuring Iftar, Taraweeh prayers, and lectures by prominent scholars.
• Eid Events Eid celebration events including Eid Salah, khutbahs, and community gatherings at large venues such as ExCeL London.
• Hajj With Mufti Menk Organized Hajj pilgrimage packages led by Mufti Menk to Saudi Arabia with spiritual guidance and group travel.
• Umrah Packages Organized Umrah trip packages to Saudi Arabia with spiritual guidance and community travel.
• Flip Out - Sisters Only Sisters-only recreational event combining fun activities with spiritual enrichment, targeted at female attendees.
• Masjid Tour Guided tours of masjids across UK cities including Hayes, Fulham, Birmingham, and London, featuring scholarly insights.
• Revert Services Support services for new Muslims (reverts) including guidance, community connection, educational resources, and dedicated events such as Eid revert lunches.
• Khalil Allah Ibrahim Event Special event commemorating Prophet Ibrahim (AS) with lectures on Hajj themes and stories of prophets.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Eman ChannelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEman Channel is the primary media partner for Light Upon Light events, providing live streaming coverage of conferences and motivational evenings. As an affiliated media organization under the same parent company, Eman Channel broadcasts events to a wider audience and provides video content archiving.
• Human AppealmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHuman Appeal is a charity sponsor for Light Upon Light events, providing charitable cause alignment and access to their donor network for event promotion and support.
• Eman Legacy CharityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity partner supporting Light Upon Light events with shared community values and mission alignment.
• Reach CharityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHuman Appeal's Reach program partnership for charity-focused event sponsorship.
• Madinah HomesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for events, supporting the Islamic mission of Light Upon Light.
• Eman AcademymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation partner providing educational content and resources at Light Upon Light events, aligned with Islamic educational mission.
• Read Meta SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation partner for events, supporting Islamic educational initiatives and programs.
• Strong Project (Indonesia)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational event partner supporting Light Upon Light's presence in Indonesia through the Strong Minor Project.
• BayutiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor providing support for Ramadan and other Islamic events.
• Your ChemistminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor appearing on website footer, supporting community events.
• Al Hara main SchoolsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational institution partner supporting Light Upon Light initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Al-Maghrib Institute: North American Islamic education institute running weekend seminars and instructor-led conferences across multiple US/Canadian cities. Directly comparable event circuit model, scholar-driven programming, and tiered ticket/sponsorship economics.
• Mercy Mission: UK-based Islamic charitable organisation running scholar-led conferences, seminars, and outreach events featuring internationally recognised speakers. Closest direct peer given overlapping UK footprint, scholar-driven format, and community-event business model.
• AlKauthar Institute: Global Islamic education provider running weekend seminar circuits and travel/pilgrimage programs. Highly comparable event-based delivery model, multi-city course tour format, and integration of pilgrimages with scholar-led learning.
• Cordoba Foundation: UK-based grassroots Islamic organisation running cultural, educational, and community events. Overlapping UK Muslim community focus and event-driven delivery, though broader in cultural remit than Light Upon Light's religious-conference specialism.
• Islamic Education and Research Academy (iERA): UK-based Islamic outreach organisation hosting events, lectures, and dawah programming with recognised scholars. Comparable audience targeting (UK Muslim community), event-led GTM, and community engagement approach.

Emerging players

• Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research: Islamic research and education institute producing video content, courses, and scholar-led programming. Comparable audience (English-speaking Muslims) and scholar brand-building, with a digital-first format that complements Light Upon Light's in-person events.

Regional players

• ISNA (Islamic Society of North America): Largest US-based Islamic umbrella organisation running the annual ISNA Convention featuring scholar lectures, exhibitions, and community programming. Comparable convention model at major venues, though serving North America specifically.

Others

• Eman Channel: UK-based Islamic media broadcaster and the parent-affiliate of Light Upon Light under Eman Channel Limited. Comparable audience and content, but a media/distribution layer rather than a direct event competitor — included because the relationship is structural rather than competitive.

Broad incumbents

• Dawat-e-Islami: Global Islamic organisation running large-scale conventions, scholar tours, and pilgrimage (Hajj/Umrah) services across multiple countries. Comparable multi-country event and pilgrimage portfolio, though with significantly larger scale and a different theological orientation.
• Muslim Aid: Major UK-based Islamic charity with humanitarian programming and event/community engagement. Comparable UK Muslim community focus and charitable structure, though core operations are humanitarian rather than event-led.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/knowledge1stUK
• Instagraminstagram.com/lul.global
• TikToktiktok.com/@lulglobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/light-upon-lightt

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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