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SHREE SWAMINARAYAN CHARITABLE TRUST VADTAL DHAM (UK)

Registered charity 1205813 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TEMPLE VADTAL DHAM LONDON

The Shree Swaminarayan Charitable Trust Vadtal Dham (UK) is dedicated to establishing a Hindu Temple that serves as a spiritual sanctuary for both the Hindu community and the wider local population. Through a diverse range of religious, cultural, and educational programmes, we aim to foster an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds can engage, learn, and grow.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · Get email alerts

Latest income
£965k
Latest spending
£52k
Registered
2023
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £915,973 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves amounting to £527,087. The trustees consider the financial position to be satisfactory and the level of funding adequate to support activities. The charity purchased a freehold building for £3,218,775, financed by donations and a bank loan, but maintains sufficient cash reserves to meet its liquidity policy.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations (91% of income)
“Donations – Building Fund 877,327”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: at least one year (held: £527k)
“The Trustees review the Charity's reserves policy annually and are satisfied with the level of cash reserves at 31 December 2024 which amounted to £ 432,018. The Charity's total unrestricted reserves amounted to £527,087 which the trustees consider is sufficient given its policy to retain to fund ongoing costs of the Charity for at least one year.” — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Related parties
“During the year various trustees and their family members made donations to the charity totalling £316,868” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold); recorded price paid £3.0m. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)

Total income
£965k
Total spending
£52k
Reserves (reported)
£912k
Employees
0

Reported reserves equal ~209.5 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Barnet · Brent · Harrow · Hillingdon

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£965k£52k

Common questions

Is SHREE SWAMINARAYAN CHARITABLE TRUST VADTAL DHAM (UK) financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £915,973 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves amounting to £527,087. The trustees consider the financial position to be satisfactory and the level of funding adequate to support activities. The charity purchased a freehold building for £3,218,775, financed by donations and a bank loan, but maintains sufficient cash reserves to meet its liquidity policy. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.