VISHWA HINDU PARISHAD UK
Advancement of Hindu Dharma (religion) through education, promoting studies into Hindu Dharma, promotion of harmonious inter-race/inter-community relations, celebration of Hindu festivals, language classes, youth seminars, lecture tours from prominent scholars, co-ordination with other Hindu organisations/faith groups, performance of religious rites, teaching of religious education in schools.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £4,102,472, with free reserves standing at £1,128,348, which is comfortably within the trustees' stated policy target of 12 to 18 months of annual expenditure (£180,000 to £270,000). The charity reported a net incoming resource of £263,664 for the year, driven by a recovery in donations, and holds significant tangible fixed assets valued at £2,974,124.
What the accounts disclose
“a policy has been established whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets, (the free reserves), held by the Charity should be between 12 and 18 months of the annual resources expended which equates to £180,000 to £270,000 in general funds.” — page 6
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Anilkumar Jeshang Deushi Shah
- Aswinkumar Dajibhai Parag Mistry
- Bharatkumar Makanji Mistry
- Dr NAWAL KANT PRINJA
- Dr TRIBHOVANBHAI JOTANGIA
- Harish Mohanlal Raja
- Poonam Kakkar
- Pratibha Datta
- SURINDER GAUTAMA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £533k | £270k |
| 31/03/2024 | £392k | £245k |
| 31/03/2023 | £370k | £238k |
| 31/03/2022 | £298k | £326k |
| 31/03/2021 | £127k | £103k |
Common questions
Is VISHWA HINDU PARISHAD UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £4,102,472, with free reserves standing at £1,128,348, which is comfortably within the trustees' stated policy target of 12 to 18 months of annual expenditure (£180,000 to £270,000). The charity reported a net incoming resource of £263,664 for the year, driven by a recovery in donations, and holds significant tangible fixed assets valued at £2,974,124. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by R Pau & Co Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SUNDAR GAUMUKH FOUNDATION | 1 | £118k |
| WESTCOMBE FOUNDATION | 1 | £500 |
Charities like this
- SHREE SORATHIA PRAJAPATI COMMUNITY UK
- LONDON INSTITUTE OF VEDIC EDUCATION
- DEVOTIONAL ASSOCIATES OF YOGESHWAR
- SHANTI DHAM
- LOHANA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD
- THE HINDU TEMPLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISHWA HINDU PARISHAD UK | £533k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SHREE SORATHIA PRAJAPATI COMMUNITY UK | £245k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LONDON INSTITUTE OF VEDIC EDUCATION | £847k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DEVOTIONAL ASSOCIATES OF YOGESHWAR | £771k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SHANTI DHAM | £149k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LOHANA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD | £115k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |