SARJUDAS FOUNDATION

Registered charity 273425 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BAPS, BAPS SWAMINARAYAN SANSTHA, BOCHASANWASI SHRI AKSHAR PURUSHOTTAM SWAMINARAYAN SANSTHA, BOCHASANWASI SHRI AKSHAR PURUSHOTTAMNI SANSTHA

Latest income
£18.8m
Latest spending
£17.7m
Registered
1977
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the Group held free reserves of approximately £10.70 million at the end of the year, which the Trustees confirmed was substantially in excess of their stated reserves policy target of at least £1 million. The Trustees consider the liquidity position to be strong, noting that operating expenditure is largely discretionary and can be reduced to mitigate income reductions, while retained reserves are sufficient to cover short or medium-term fluctuations.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: at least £1 million (held: £10.7m)
the Trustees are of the view that maintaining cash reserves of at least £1 million will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions.
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation from BAPS
The Sarjudas Foundation received a donation of £4.8m (2023: £11.7m) from BAPS. There are a number of individuals who are trustees of both entities and both charities share the same aims and objectives. — page 24
In 2024, Sarjudas Foundation made Charitable donations of £3.025m (2023: £Nil) to Nilkanth Estates. — page 3
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation to Nilkanth Estates
The Sarjudas Foundation received a donation of £4.8m (2023: £11.7m) from BAPS. There are a number of individuals who are trustees of both entities and both charities share the same aims and objectives. — page 24
In 2024, Sarjudas Foundation made Charitable donations of £3.025m (2023: £Nil) to Nilkanth Estates. — page 3
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation to BAPS India
The Sarjudas Foundation received a donation of £4.8m (2023: £11.7m) from BAPS. There are a number of individuals who are trustees of both entities and both charities share the same aims and objectives. — page 24
In 2024, Sarjudas Foundation made Charitable donations of £3.025m (2023: £Nil) to Nilkanth Estates. — page 3
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation to BAPS Germany
The Sarjudas Foundation received a donation of £4.8m (2023: £11.7m) from BAPS. There are a number of individuals who are trustees of both entities and both charities share the same aims and objectives. — page 24
In 2024, Sarjudas Foundation made Charitable donations of £3.025m (2023: £Nil) to Nilkanth Estates. — page 3
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trade with Empire Food Brokers Limited
The Sarjudas Foundation received a donation of £4.8m (2023: £11.7m) from BAPS. There are a number of individuals who are trustees of both entities and both charities share the same aims and objectives. — page 24
In 2024, Sarjudas Foundation made Charitable donations of £3.025m (2023: £Nil) to Nilkanth Estates. — page 3
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Saya Enterprises Limited, Cultural Festival of India Limited, Shayona Limited, Shayona Restaurants Limited, Shayona (Pinner) Limited, Bank House Lockers Ltd
The main wholly-owned trading subsidiaries are Saya Enterprises Limited (and its wholly owned subsidiarics) and Cultural Festival of India Limited. — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by PKF Littlejohn LLP.

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

Total income
£18.8m
Total spending
£17.7m
Cost of raising funds
£9.0m
Reserves (reported)
£1.0m
Employees
91

Reported reserves equal ~0.7 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.6 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

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

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£18.8m£17.7m
31/12/2023£26.3m£8.6m
31/12/2022£16.5m£15.2m
31/12/2021£8.9m£6.3m
31/12/2020£5.9m£6.4m

Common questions

Is SARJUDAS FOUNDATION financially healthy?

The accounts state that the Group held free reserves of approximately £10.70 million at the end of the year, which the Trustees confirmed was substantially in excess of their stated reserves policy target of at least £1 million. The Trustees consider the liquidity position to be strong, noting that operating expenditure is largely discretionary and can be reduced to mitigate income reductions, while retained reserves are sufficient to cover short or medium-term fluctuations. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by PKF Littlejohn LLP.

Who funds SARJUDAS FOUNDATION?

Funders whose own accounts filings name SARJUDAS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include BOCHASANWASI SHRI AKSHAR PURUSHOTTAM SWAMINARAYAN SANSTHA.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

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FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION1£30k
WESTCOMBE FOUNDATION1£500

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