OSCAR INDIA

Registered charity 1149486 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as OSCAR

OSCAR India raises funds in the UK to support the development of sports and education projects in India. OSCAR India delivers a young leaders training courses, aimed at giving young people aged between 15-25 the skills and confidence to deliver practical sports coaching and educational sessions to other young people from their local communities.

Objects

TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO THE AGE OF 25 LIVING IN INDIA, BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF(A)ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS(B)ADVANCING EDUCATION(C)RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT (D) PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS.

Area of benefit: INDIA

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: Education/training · Amateur Sport · website · Get email alerts

Registered contact address: Brighton and Hove, South East, England (from the postcode on the register)

Latest income
£337k
Latest spending
£273k
Registered
2012
Accounts read
FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that the charity's total unrestricted funds carried forward were £94,062, which the trustees confirmed was compliant with their formal reserves policy implemented in 2020. The charity reported a net income of £63,946 for the year, supported by total income of £336,525, primarily from donations and charitable activities. The trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern with appropriate cash flow management arrangements in place.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations and legacies (92% of income)
“Total donations and charitable activities for the year were £336,525.”
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: In 2020 the charity implemented a formal reserves policy, and the agreed reserves funds are clearly shown as a separate balance sheet item and require Board approval to be accessed for the specific exceptions outlined in the policy. This policy was updated by Nigel Haunch, Trustee, and approved at the November 24 AGM. The charity was compliant with this policy for the year ending 31st January 2026. (reserves figure: £94k)
“In 2020 the charity implemented a formal reserves policy, and the agreed reserves funds are clearly shown as a separate balance sheet item and require Board approval to be accessed for the specific exceptions outlined in the policy. This policy was updated by Nigel Haunch, Trustee, and approved at the November 24 AGM. The charity was compliant with this policy for the year ending 31st January 2026.” — page 6
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity works closely with OSCAR Foundation - a not-for-profit organisation registered in India. However, the two organisations are not under common control and have no legal ties.
“The charity works closely with OSCAR Foundation - a not-for-profit organisation registered in India. However, the two organisations are not under common control and have no legal ties.” — page 2
“Oscar Foundation received total global donations of approximately £760k during the year of which £195k related to donations sent from Oscar India as a result of our fundraising.”
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Oscar Foundation received total global donations of approximately £760k during the year of which £195k related to donations sent from Oscar India as a result of our fundraising.
“The charity works closely with OSCAR Foundation - a not-for-profit organisation registered in India. However, the two organisations are not under common control and have no legal ties.” — page 2
“Oscar Foundation received total global donations of approximately £760k during the year of which £195k related to donations sent from Oscar India as a result of our fundraising.”
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)

Answers and figures the charity gave in Part A of its annual return to the Charity Commission. They are self-declared: not verified by the Commission or by this site. Only positive answers and figures are listed; items not listed are simply not shown.

Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/01/2026

  • Volunteers: 20

Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/01/2025

  • Volunteers: 20

Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/01/2024

  • Volunteers: 15

Source: this charity’s annual returns on the Charity Commission register.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — OSCAR International (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: East Sussex · Gloucestershire · India · Windsor And Maidenhead

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/01/2026£337k£273k
31/01/2025£237k£301k
31/01/2024£421k£372k
31/01/2023£177k£148k
31/01/2022£156k£138k

Common questions

Is OSCAR INDIA financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's total unrestricted funds carried forward were £94,062, which the trustees confirmed was compliant with their formal reserves policy implemented in 2020. The charity reported a net income of £63,946 for the year, supported by total income of £336,525, primarily from donations and charitable activities. The trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern with appropriate cash flow management arrangements in place. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds OSCAR INDIA?

Funders whose own accounts filings name OSCAR INDIA as a grant recipient include The A and J Charitable Trust.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
The A and J Charitable TrustFY2023£10k
The A and J Charitable TrustFY2024£5k
The A and J Charitable TrustFY2022£1k