KHALSA AID INTERNATIONAL
Khalsa Aid International is a UK-based humanitarian relief charity providing support around the world to victims of natural and man-made disasters such as floods, earthquakes, famine and war.Our team is often one of the first on the scene to help distribute food, water, clothing, medical and sanitation supplies. We fund and build semi-permanent shelters. We have active teams across the globe.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £959,662 for the year ended 31 March 2025, which was covered by using reserves. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £13,092,235, exceeding the stated policy target of £12m, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“This is 9.1% more than the reserves requirement of £12m (as set out in the charity’s Reserves Policy)”
“Ravi Singh, the CEO who is the family member of a Trustee, received £47,509 (2024: £47,509) in remuneration for their services. A close family member of a Trustee was employed by the charity from 1 December 2023. During the period, this individual received remuneration of £ 32,853 (2024: £10,000). Another close family member of a Trustee was employed by the charity from 1 September 2024 . During the period, this individual received remuneration of £18,141.” — page 36
“Ravi Singh, the CEO who is the family member of a Trustee, received £47,509 (2024: £47,509) in remuneration for their services.” — page 36
“A close family member of a Trustee was employed by the charity from 1 December 2023. During the period, this individual received remuneration of £ 32,853 (2024: £10,000).” — page 36
“Ravi Singh, the CEO who is the family member of a Trustee, received £47,509 (2024: £47,509) in remuneration for their services.” — page 36
“A close family member of a Trustee was employed by the charity from 1 December 2023. During the period, this individual received remuneration of £ 32,853 (2024: £10,000).” — page 36
“Ravi Singh, the CEO who is the family member of a Trustee, received £47,509 (2024: £47,509) in remuneration for their services.” — page 36
“A close family member of a Trustee was employed by the charity from 1 December 2023. During the period, this individual received remuneration of £ 32,853 (2024: £10,000).” — page 36
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/07/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (27/05/2021)
Trustees
- Balvinder Sohal
- Chamkor Singh
- NISHARN SINGH SIDHU-BRAR
- Paramvir Singh Choat
- Sukhvinder Kaur Dhanjal
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3.4m | £4.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £3.8m | £4.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £4.3m | £4.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £7.4m | £4.0m |
| 31/03/2021 | £5.0m | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is KHALSA AID INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £959,662 for the year ended 31 March 2025, which was covered by using reserves. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £13,092,235, exceeding the stated policy target of £12m, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UHY Ross Brooke.
Who funds KHALSA AID INTERNATIONAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KHALSA AID INTERNATIONAL as a grant recipient include ANAND & SETHI FAMILY CHARITY TRUST, THE HOMESTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST, CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST, SSP FOUNDATION, WESTCOMBE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAND & SETHI FAMILY CHARITY TRUST | FY2022 | £25k | |
| ANAND & SETHI FAMILY CHARITY TRUST | FY2025 | £21k | |
| THE HOMESTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £7k | |
| CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| SSP FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k | |
| SSP FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £500 | |
| WESTCOMBE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £201 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2.9m |
| Frontline AIDS | 1 | £943k |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 1 | £420k |
| PEGASUS | 1 | £400k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £195k |
| ISLAMIC PROVISION | 1 | £100k |
| EDUCATE A CHILD - INTERNATIONAL | 1 | £70k |
| RAFAH INTERNATIONAL | 1 | £50k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KHALSA AID INTERNATIONAL | £3.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SIKH RELIEF | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CRISIS AID | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHILDREN'S AID | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACTIONAID | £47.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KHALSA FOUNDATION | £159k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |