THE YOGA IN HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE LTD
YIHA campaigns to integrate the benefits of yoga into healthcare, and runs the NHS-commissioned 10-week Yoga4Health social prescribing programme for NHS patients who need to make lifestyle changes to avoid chronic illness. Part of the charity's remit is to provide information and research on the benefits of yoga, and to support the NHS in tackling non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded an operating deficit of £1,653 for the year ended 31 March 2026, following a surplus in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £9,189, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £5,000. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“A reserves policy of 5,000.00 is in place to safeguard the essential work of the charity.”
“The Yoga in Healthcare Alliance charity continued to train yoga teachers through its subsidiary, YIHA Training Limited”
Trustees
- Avichal Sharma
- Dr Chang-Sun Park
- Dr Rupal Dave
- Heather Mason
- Nicole Schnackenberg
- Rebekah Lawrence
- Sat Bir Singh Khalsa
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £38k | £40k |
| 31/03/2025 | £26k | £19k |
| 31/03/2024 | £4k | £6k |
| 31/03/2023 | £7k | £19k |
| 31/03/2022 | £19k | £15k |
Common questions
Is THE YOGA IN HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded an operating deficit of £1,653 for the year ended 31 March 2026, following a surplus in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £9,189, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £5,000. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties disclosed. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE YOGA IN HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE YOGA IN HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE LTD as a grant recipient include CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 19/09/2024 | £15k | Yoga4Health |