OSCAR INDIA
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.
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.
What the accounts disclose
“Total donations and charitable activities for the year were £336,525.”
“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
“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.”
“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.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
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
Trustees
- Dominic Crispin Adam Simonchair
- Alice Lewthwaite
- STUART CHRISTIE
- Swagatam Mukerji
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The A and J Charitable Trust | FY2023 | £10k | |
| The A and J Charitable Trust | FY2024 | £5k | |
| The A and J Charitable Trust | FY2022 | £1k |