THE UNITY OF FAITHS FOUNDATION
organise events with different religions, communities and cultures to promote education, youth development for community harmony.
Objects
THE CHARITY’S OBJECTS (THE ‘OBJECTS’) ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING: THE PROMOTION OF RELIGIOUS HARMONY AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT FAITHS WORLDWIDE BY BRINGING COMMUNITY AND RELIGIOUS ORGANISATIONS TOGETHER, THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE DIVERSITY OF FAITHS, TO REMOVE MISCONCEPTIONS AND PREJUDICE, AND ANY OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £189,582 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total net liabilities of the same amount. The trustees note that the charity is dependent on funding provided by trustee Anna Prior to bridge the period until external grants and donations are received.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity is dependent upon funding provided during the year by one the trustees, Anna Prior. The account shave been prepared on a going concern basis on the assumption that the trustee will continue the funding until grants and donations are received.” — page 12
“Fees of £16,646(2024:£29,284) were paid to Dr Shamender Talwar in respect of consultancy services provided to the charity in connection with prevention of falls and injuries during training and playing.” — page 17
“Loan to the Charity - loan of £183,265 (2024: £171,955) has been given to the charity by Ms Anna Prior to bridge the period until funding is received from USA.” — page 17
“Loan to the Charity - loan of £5,900 (2023: 5900) has been given to the charity by Edwin Shukar to bridge the period until funding is received from USA.” — page 17
“Loan to the Charity - loan of £183,265 (2024: £171,955) has been given to the charity by Ms Anna Prior to bridge the period until funding is received from USA.” — page 17
“Loan to the Charity - loan of £5,900 (2023: 5900) has been given to the charity by Edwin Shukar to bridge the period until funding is received from USA.” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- 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
Trustees
- Ann Clare Bornholtchair
- Darren William Brown
- Dr Sandeep Singh
- Edwin Shuker
- FRIDJON FRIDJONSSON
- GURMAIL MALHI
- Grace Bian
- Harinder Bath
- MR JAI SAI SATISH
- Peter Bennetts
- SHAMENDER TALWAR PhD FRSA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £34k | £34k |
| 31/07/2024 | £2k | £82k |
| 31/07/2023 | £38k | £145k |
| 31/07/2022 | £70k | £64k |
| 31/07/2021 | £61k | £60k |
Common questions
Is THE UNITY OF FAITHS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £189,582 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total net liabilities of the same amount. The trustees note that the charity is dependent on funding provided by trustee Anna Prior to bridge the period until external grants and donations are received. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2022 | £10k | Tuff as Nails |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/01/2021 | £10k | Tuff Resilience |