THE SHUKTARA TRUST (UK)
We support the work of shuktara, India which provides a safe home in Kolkata for 16 young men and 8 young women with disabilities who have lost their families and cannot live independently. Shuktara is now reaching out to families in Purulia district who have disabled children by providing physiotherapy, mobility assistance and to follow up on doctors' appointments checking on medication.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves increased to £248,211, covering three years of running costs as per the charity's policy. Incoming resources rose by approximately 9% due to a large legacy, while total expenditure decreased by 22%. The charity maintains a healthy financial position with unrestricted funds sufficient to meet its stated reserves target.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from Trusts 68,594”
“Costs of generating voluntary income 216”
“The reserve was increased during the year to cover 3 years running costs with a new figure of £180,000.” — page 6
“A grant of £56,485 was made in May 2025 to shuktara, Kolkata in support of the two homes and the outreach projects for the period June 2025 to May 2026, this was sent to shuktara’s FCRA account.” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (06/01/2022)
Trustees
- ADAM LOCKWOOD THOMPSONchair
- ALYSON JANET FORBES ROSE
- Judith Caroline Harris
- Kamau Lyon
- MICHAEL IAN TUNGAY
- SUSAN MAUREEN TUNGAY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £120k | £60k |
| 30/09/2024 | £110k | £78k |
| 30/09/2023 | £78k | £83k |
| 30/09/2022 | £43k | £88k |
| 30/09/2021 | £70k | £130k |
Common questions
Is THE SHUKTARA TRUST (UK) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves increased to £248,211, covering three years of running costs as per the charity's policy. Incoming resources rose by approximately 9% due to a large legacy, while total expenditure decreased by 22%. The charity maintains a healthy financial position with unrestricted funds sufficient to meet its stated reserves target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SHREWSBURY ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN TRUST | 1 | £400k |
| THE LANKELLYCHASE FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
| LLOYDS BANK FOUNDATION FOR ENGLAND & WALES | 1 | £78k |
| ROSA FUND | 1 | £50k |
| SMALLWOOD TRUST | 1 | £48k |
| WIRRAL CVS | 1 | £15k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- CARITAS DIOCESE OF SHREWSBURY
- RESCUE AID TRUST
- PAKEEZA TRUST
- EL SHADDAI CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
- THE RAHULA TRUST
- THE SHAW TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SHUKTARA TRUST (UK) | £120k | — | 0 | above | 0.2% | no doubt |
| CARITAS DIOCESE OF SHREWSBURY | £755k | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| RESCUE AID TRUST | £262k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PAKEEZA TRUST | £193k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EL SHADDAI CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | £336k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE RAHULA TRUST | £146k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |