INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS LIMITED
Registered charity 259649 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ISKCON
To systematically promote spiritual education based on the teachings of His Divine Grace A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, as given in Bhagavad Gita and Shrimad Bhagavatam, offering spiritual techniques for a more simpler, healthier, happier way of life. To teach and encourage the sankirtana movement, congregational chanting of the Holy Names of God (Krishna) as taught by Sri Caitanya.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the group reported a net income of £1,445,187 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted funds standing at £20,224,934. The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted funds equivalent to at least twelve months of expenditure, a target which the current reserves significantly exceed. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Donations and legacies (37% of income)
“The principal funding source continued to be the receipt of donations and legacies which amounted to £5,548,098 (2023: £5,243,933).” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: at least twelve months’ worth of expenditure on raising funds and on charitable activities (held: £20.2m)
“The trustees aim to establish a level of unrestricted funds which equates to at least twelve months’ worth of expenditure on raising funds and on charitable activities.” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Advertising income, office equipment, stationery, and repair expenses with Atlantic Electronics Limited.
“During the year, ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor Ltd received advertising income of £1,000 (2023: £1,000) from Atlantic Electronics Limited and paid £Nil (2023: £4,424) for office equipment and £3,700 (2023: £4,387) towards cost of stationery, repairs and similar expenses to the company. There were no balances due to or from the charity at the year end. ISKCON Ltd. paid £1,699 (2023:£2,737) towards repair expenses to the company.” — page 58
“During the year, ISKCON Ltd purchased books amounting to £26,214 (2023: £Nil) from ISKCON Scotland. This amount is outstanding for payment at the year end.” — page 58
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Book purchases from ISKCON Scotland.
“During the year, ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor Ltd received advertising income of £1,000 (2023: £1,000) from Atlantic Electronics Limited and paid £Nil (2023: £4,424) for office equipment and £3,700 (2023: £4,387) towards cost of stationery, repairs and similar expenses to the company. There were no balances due to or from the charity at the year end. ISKCON Ltd. paid £1,699 (2023:£2,737) towards repair expenses to the company.” — page 58
“During the year, ISKCON Ltd purchased books amounting to £26,214 (2023: £Nil) from ISKCON Scotland. This amount is outstanding for payment at the year end.” — page 58
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations received from Avanti School Trust.
“During the year, ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor Ltd received advertising income of £1,000 (2023: £1,000) from Atlantic Electronics Limited and paid £Nil (2023: £4,424) for office equipment and £3,700 (2023: £4,387) towards cost of stationery, repairs and similar expenses to the company. There were no balances due to or from the charity at the year end. ISKCON Ltd. paid £1,699 (2023:£2,737) towards repair expenses to the company.” — page 58
“During the year, ISKCON Ltd purchased books amounting to £26,214 (2023: £Nil) from ISKCON Scotland. This amount is outstanding for payment at the year end.” — page 58
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations paid to The Lotus Trust.
“During the year, ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor Ltd received advertising income of £1,000 (2023: £1,000) from Atlantic Electronics Limited and paid £Nil (2023: £4,424) for office equipment and £3,700 (2023: £4,387) towards cost of stationery, repairs and similar expenses to the company. There were no balances due to or from the charity at the year end. ISKCON Ltd. paid £1,699 (2023:£2,737) towards repair expenses to the company.” — page 58
“During the year, ISKCON Ltd purchased books amounting to £26,214 (2023: £Nil) from ISKCON Scotland. This amount is outstanding for payment at the year end.” — page 58
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by KNAV. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
41 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (29 freehold); recorded price paid £8.6m. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Cost of raising funds
£4.9m
Reserves (reported)
£20.2m
Reported reserves equal ~17.9 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 4.6 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (37% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 32.7% of total income — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 3.8%) (benchmarks).
- PAUL MURPHYchair · trustee of 1 other charity
- Anthony Howchin
- Daywanthie Clark
- Krunnal Patel
- TERENCE MICHAEL ANDERSON
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the group reported a net income of £1,445,187 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted funds standing at £20,224,934. The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted funds equivalent to at least twelve months of expenditure, a target which the current reserves significantly exceed. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by KNAV.
Who funds INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE HINDUJA FOUNDATION, THE RISMAN FOUNDATION.
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