INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS BHAKTIVEDANTA MANOR
Advancement of religious activities
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £1,201,653 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total net assets increasing to £14,836,070. The trustees confirm the charity is in a secure financial position and has prepared the statements on a going concern basis, noting no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operations. Unrestricted general reserves stood at £1,249,388, which the trustees state aligns with their policy of maintaining three months of expenses.
What the accounts disclose
“The general reserve balance is 3 months of expenses in accordance with the General Reserve policy adopted by the trustees.”
“During the year, the company purchased books for the amount of £145,825 (2023: £196,756) from its parent charity International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited, a charity incorporated in England and Wales.” — page 55
“Further, International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited recharged affiliation fees, GBC fees, premises insurance and software expenses to the company of £135,344 (2023: £140,160).”
“During the year, the company purchased books for the amount of £145,825 (2023: £196,756) from its parent charity International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited, a charity incorporated in England and Wales.” — page 55
“Further, International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited recharged affiliation fees, GBC fees, premises insurance and software expenses to the company of £135,344 (2023: £140,160).”
“During the year, the company purchased books for the amount of £145,825 (2023: £196,756) from its parent charity International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited, a charity incorporated in England and Wales.” — page 55
“Further, International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited recharged affiliation fees, GBC fees, premises insurance and software expenses to the company of £135,344 (2023: £140,160).”
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 08300433
Company officers (Companies House)
- HUME, Daniel on trustee list
- PAW, Mukesh on trustee list
- GRIESSER, Jean on trustee list
- NAYSMITH, Pamela on trustee list
- BASHIR, Nityananda
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Jean Griesserchair
- Daniel Hume
- Dilip Kumar Patel
- Mukesh Paw
- Pamela Naysmith
- Sanjiv Kumar Agarwal
- William John Martin Fleming
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £6.6m | £5.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £5.7m | £4.3m |
| 31/12/2022 | £4.9m | £3.6m |
| 31/12/2021 | £4.5m | £2.8m |
| 31/12/2020 | £3.9m | £3.0m |
Common questions
Is INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS BHAKTIVEDANTA MANOR financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £1,201,653 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total net assets increasing to £14,836,070. The trustees confirm the charity is in a secure financial position and has prepared the statements on a going concern basis, noting no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operations. Unrestricted general reserves stood at £1,249,388, which the trustees state aligns with their policy of maintaining three months of expenses. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by KNAV Limited.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS BHAKTIVEDANTA MANOR | £6.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS LONDON | £4.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DEVOTIONAL ASSOCIATES OF YOGESHWAR | £771k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AL-MANAR CENTRE TRUST | £161k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| MANCHESTER ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD | £4.6m | — | — | above | — | noted |
| MANCHESTER VINEYARD | £653k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |