BHAGVATINANDJI HEALTH AND EDUCATION TRUST
BEHT raises funds through fund raising events in UK and through individual donors and well-wishers. The funds raised are used in India towards education and health, to provide relief to the poor, handicapped, disabled, sick and the aged and also provide relief for victims of disasters. Grants are mainly given to organisations in India who already have a strong link with BEHT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total net assets of £251,935, comprising restricted funds of £251,797 and unrestricted funds of £138. The trustees report that there is no necessity to hold unrestricted reserves as funds are expended for specific purposes as soon as practicable. The charity does not employ staff or own property, and all trustee work is undertaken voluntarily without remuneration.
What the accounts disclose
“BEHT raised £ 147,621 in 2024-5 of which £ 147,304 were donations and £ 317 was through bank interest received.” — page 1
“There is therefore no necessity for the trustees to hold unrestricted reserves. As a rule, restricted funds are also not held for extended periods of time.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/09/2020)
- Received assets from another charity (12/02/2020)
Trustees
- AJAY SOMCHAND GUDKA MBEchair
- JAYMAL GUDKA
- JYOTI GUDKA
- MEENA MODI OBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £148k | £3k |
| 31/03/2024 | £105k | £86k |
| 31/03/2023 | £140k | £165k |
| 31/03/2022 | £204k | £155k |
| 31/03/2021 | £149k | £154k |
Common questions
Is BHAGVATINANDJI HEALTH AND EDUCATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total net assets of £251,935, comprising restricted funds of £251,797 and unrestricted funds of £138. The trustees report that there is no necessity to hold unrestricted reserves as funds are expended for specific purposes as soon as practicable. The charity does not employ staff or own property, and all trustee work is undertaken voluntarily without remuneration. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GOYAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| Indigent Welfare and Education Trust | 1 | £4k |
| KADWA PATIDAR SAMAJ (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- HINDU TAMIL CULTURAL ASSOCIATION (ENFIELD)
- NARAYAN SEVA SANSTHAN UK
- AMAN EDUCATION & MEDICAL WELFARE TRUST
- Aruna and Ambika Paul Foundation
- AL-HASANAAT FOUNDATION
- THE CORNERSTONE CHURCH GROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BHAGVATINANDJI HEALTH AND EDUCATION TRUST | £148k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HINDU TAMIL CULTURAL ASSOCIATION (ENFIELD) | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NARAYAN SEVA SANSTHAN UK | £534k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AMAN EDUCATION & MEDICAL WELFARE TRUST | £200k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Aruna and Ambika Paul Foundation | £342k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL-HASANAAT FOUNDATION | £645k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |