YOGA MISSION
The Charity supports an educational mission for underprivileged children in Varanassi, India. The charity currently targets 4 areas of education: 1) Kindergarten, Years 1 to 6 with c 210 children 2) a boarding school for 50 boys from 8 to 18 years. 3) An after school with c 175 children registered, 4) Sewing centre to teach seamstress skills for 50 women.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves (cash at bank) of £179,233 as of 31 March 2024, an increase from the previous year. Total expenditure for the year was £1,116, significantly lower than the £74,830 in income raised, resulting in a net surplus. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“Over the year, the Charity raised £74,830 in donations (2023: £129,419) and distributed £67,000 (2023: £65,020) to the Trust. These revenues came from a mixture of monthly donations, single donations/one off fundraising activities and gift aid receipts from HMRC.” — page 5
“Over the year, the Charity raised £74,830 in donations (2023: £129,419) and distributed £67,000 (2023: £65,020) to the Trust.” — page 5
Trustees
- MARK KEOKI RIDLEYchair
- Hazel Ann Lawrence
- MATTHEW THOMAS JOLLEY
- Nicholas David Pople
- William Luke Seton Ridley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £129k | £55k |
| 31/03/2024 | £77k | £68k |
| 31/03/2023 | £130k | £66k |
| 31/03/2022 | £77k | £71k |
| 31/03/2021 | £91k | £43k |
Common questions
Is YOGA MISSION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves (cash at bank) of £179,233 as of 31 March 2024, an increase from the previous year. Total expenditure for the year was £1,116, significantly lower than the £74,830 in income raised, resulting in a net surplus. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £95k |
| FUTURES FOR KIDS | 1 | £52k |
| BARROW BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £39k |
| CHARITY OF RICHARD CLOUDESLEY | 1 | £20k |
| THE JOHN HORSEMAN TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £7k |
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- INDIA YOUTH FUND UK
- MISSION INDIA
- THE YOGA HEALING FOUNDATION
- BRAHMARISHI MISSION
- MORIEL MISSIONS UK
- YOGAHOME
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOGA MISSION | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INDIA YOUTH FUND UK | £487k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| MISSION INDIA | £523k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE YOGA HEALING FOUNDATION | £374k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRAHMARISHI MISSION | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MORIEL MISSIONS UK | £135k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |