THE CHELLARAM FOUNDATION
Grant giving charity which intends to expand its operation world-wide in due course.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £6,753,318, described by the trustees as a 'strong base' to continue future work. The charity reported a net operating surplus of £718,414 and received £4,800,000 in donations, while spending £4,251,364 on charitable donations. The independent auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Trustees
- LAL LOKUMAL CHELLARAMchair
- Carole Cook
- LCF Trust Limited
- SANKARASUBRAMANIAN SANKARA NARYANAN
- SHOBHNA LAL CHELLARAM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £5.6m | £2.4m |
| 05/04/2024 | £5.0m | £4.3m |
| 05/04/2023 | £5.1m | £463k |
| 05/04/2022 | £800k | £333k |
| 05/04/2021 | £198k | £238k |
Common questions
Is THE CHELLARAM FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £6,753,318, described by the trustees as a 'strong base' to continue future work. The charity reported a net operating surplus of £718,414 and received £4,800,000 in donations, while spending £4,251,364 on charitable donations. The independent auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JEREMY COLLER FOUNDATION | 1 | £230k |
| ST ALDHELM'S CHAPEL TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHELLARAM FOUNDATION | £5.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KISHINCHAND CHELLARAM FOUNDATION | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TOMORO FOUNDATION | £5.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARTLEY FOUNDATION | £242k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EIGHTY EIGHT FOUNDATION | £7.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Coller Family Foundation | £230k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |