SOUTH INDIA CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND WELFARE TRUST
The object of the CIO is to promote, encourage and support the education and physical welfare of disadvantaged children in South India through directed grants to carefully selected established registered charities / NGOs managed by Indian Nationals. We fulfil this through fundraising, principally using collection boxes.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL WELFARE OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN SOUTH INDIA THROUGH DIRECTED GRANTS TO THE ELIM CHARITABLE TRUST IN BENGALURU AND OTHER ESTABLISHED PROJECTS MANAGED BY INDIAN NATIONALS
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reports total income of £30,444.73 and total outgoings of £28,399.12, resulting in a net surplus of £2,045.61 for the year. Free reserves stood at £7,312.34, exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of £5,000. The trustees confirm the charity is an ongoing concern with no material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“Boxes and other GASDS 19157.17”
“The Trustees have determined that a Reserve of £5000 should be maintained against future expenditure.” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2026
- Volunteers: 1
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2025
- Volunteers: 1
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2024
- Volunteers: 1
- Grant-making is its main activity
Funders the charity credits
- Kualo
Trustees
- DAVID BRIAN PRIDDYchair
- MANMEET GROVER
- VALJIT GROVER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2026 | £30k | £28k |
| 30/06/2025 | £24k | £27k |
| 30/06/2024 | £24k | £24k |
| 30/06/2023 | £20k | £25k |
| 30/06/2022 | £15k | £7k |
Common questions
Is SOUTH INDIA CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND WELFARE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reports total income of £30,444.73 and total outgoings of £28,399.12, resulting in a net surplus of £2,045.61 for the year. Free reserves stood at £7,312.34, exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of £5,000. The trustees confirm the charity is an ongoing concern with no material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST | 2 | £10k |
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £426k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £380k |
| THE HUMANITARIAN TRUST | 1 | £73k |
| THE RAYNE TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE ALAN AND BABETTE SAINSBURY CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £40k |
| THE FUNDING NETWORK | 1 | £23k |
| RANDEREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £21k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH INDIA CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND WELFARE TRUST | £30k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROMODELS | £200k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOLUTIONS NOT SIDES | £590k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DRAGONFLY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | £31k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ANUGRAHAM | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | 0.2% | no doubt |
| PROGRAMME FOR APPLIED CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | £169k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |