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SHANTI BHAVAN CHILDRENS PROJECT: U.K. CHAPTER

Registered charity 1197099 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We empower children from impoverished backgrounds in India to take control of their lives and bring positive change to their families and communities. Each child receives 17 years of educational intervention, from the age of four until they graduate from college and begin their career. Our commitment extends from their first day of school to their first day of work.

Causes: Education/training · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£246k
Latest spending
£189k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity received its highest annual income of £245,859 since inception, primarily from regular UK donations and a new corporate sponsor. Charitable activities cost £180,774, resulting in a net surplus of £56,964 and unrestricted cash reserves of £107,956. The trustees maintain a minimum of £10,000 in the bank account to cover unforeseen costs.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Regular donations
“Most income came from the regular donations we receive from UK supporters.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: minimum of £10,000 (held: £108k)
“it has been agreed to keep a minimum of £10,000 in the charity bank account to cover any emergency/unforeseen costs.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Shanti Bhavan Children’s Project: UK Chapter (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: India · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2025£246k£189k
05/04/2024£147k£119k
05/04/2023£110k£11k

Common questions

Is SHANTI BHAVAN CHILDRENS PROJECT: U.K. CHAPTER financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity received its highest annual income of £245,859 since inception, primarily from regular UK donations and a new corporate sponsor. Charitable activities cost £180,774, resulting in a net surplus of £56,964 and unrestricted cash reserves of £107,956. The trustees maintain a minimum of £10,000 in the bank account to cover unforeseen costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.