MAHARISHI FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2022 accounts
The accounts state that the charity and group reported a deficit of £244,499 for the year ended 31 December 2022, resulting in negative unrestricted reserves of £989,686 for the group and £431,215 for the charity. The trustees confirm that forecasts indicate sufficient resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future, citing expected legacy income and improved trading performance as key factors for replenishing reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“At a Trustee meeting on 30 December 2015, the Trustees approved an unrestricted reserves policy target of £50,000.” — page 10
“In 2022 Maharishi Foundation paid £800 (2021- £1,100) to David Lynch Foundation UK to support its promotional activities that resulted in many people taking courses offered by Maharishi Foundation.” — page 48
“In 2022 Maharishi Foundation paid standard commission on teaching fees of £27,352, to Invincible Scotland Trust (2021: £40,920).” — page 48
“In 2022 Maharishi Foundation paid £800 (2021- £1,100) to David Lynch Foundation UK to support its promotional activities that resulted in many people taking courses offered by Maharishi Foundation.” — page 48
“In 2022 Maharishi Foundation paid standard commission on teaching fees of £27,352, to Invincible Scotland Trust (2021: £40,920).” — page 48
“In 2022 Maharishi Foundation paid £800 (2021- £1,100) to David Lynch Foundation UK to support its promotional activities that resulted in many people taking courses offered by Maharishi Foundation.” — page 48
“In 2022 Maharishi Foundation paid standard commission on teaching fees of £27,352, to Invincible Scotland Trust (2021: £40,920).” — page 48
“In 2022 Maharishi Foundation paid £800 (2021- £1,100) to David Lynch Foundation UK to support its promotional activities that resulted in many people taking courses offered by Maharishi Foundation.” — page 48
“In 2022 Maharishi Foundation paid standard commission on teaching fees of £27,352, to Invincible Scotland Trust (2021: £40,920).” — page 48
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Dr Tony Nader — global leader of TM organisations
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- AJAY PRAKASH SHRIVASTAVA
- DAVID CLARK RAE
- DAVID EMRYS HUGHES
- Deirdre Elizabeth Parsons
- GWYNDAF EVANS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.8m | £2.2m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.3m | £2.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.3m | £2.5m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.2m | £2.5m |
| 31/12/2020 | £2.4m | £2.5m |
Common questions
Is MAHARISHI FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity and group reported a deficit of £244,499 for the year ended 31 December 2022, resulting in negative unrestricted reserves of £989,686 for the group and £431,215 for the charity. The trustees confirm that forecasts indicate sufficient resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future, citing expected legacy income and improved trading performance as key factors for replenishing reserves. Its FY2022 accounts were audited by SB Audit LLP.
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|---|---|---|
| THE GRAND CHARITY | 1 | £6.6m |
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| Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons' Charity (LRFC) | 1 | £187k |
| THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £40k |
| ATTEND | 1 | £10k |
| DAVID LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |