SHRI GURU RAVIDASS SANGAT LUTON BEDFORDSHIRE
The Shri Guru Ravidass Sangat and Community Centre are to advance the Ravidassia principles of equality, social welfare and worship through for all communities:a) the provision of learning, recreational and leisure services similar to activities provided in the interest of social welfare;b) tackle the disproportionate social; economic exclusion;c) promote community cohesion.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net incoming resource gain of £63,985 for the year ended 30 September 2025, increasing its total unrestricted reserves to £356,169. The trustees report that reserves are presently more than adequate to meet future expenditure and ensure day-to-day operations continue into the foreseeable future. Per the independent examiner's report, no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the financial statements or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy is to have reserves available in order to ensure the day to day operation continue into the foreseeable future.”
Trustees
- Bishan Dass
- Jagan Nath
- Kamla Devi Kainth
- Resham Lal
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £152k | £88k |
| 30/09/2024 | £96k | £55k |
| 30/09/2023 | £60k | £61k |
| 30/09/2022 | £89k | £67k |
| 30/09/2021 | £103k | £79k |
Common questions
Is SHRI GURU RAVIDASS SANGAT LUTON BEDFORDSHIRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net incoming resource gain of £63,985 for the year ended 30 September 2025, increasing its total unrestricted reserves to £356,169. The trustees report that reserves are presently more than adequate to meet future expenditure and ensure day-to-day operations continue into the foreseeable future. Per the independent examiner's report, no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the financial statements or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 22/01/2025 | £4k | The project will run cooking classes for young people focussed on preparing quick and easy meals which are nutritional and economical. |
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 24/01/2024 | £4k | 20 week Asian dressmaking course for women, to improve skills and provide potential for income |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2021 | £10k | Renovate and Innovate |
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 02/03/2021 | £5k | Grant to Shri Guru Ravidass Sangat |
| UK government | 09/10/2020 | £29k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 14/05/2020 | £2k | Grant to Shri Guru Ravidass Sangat |
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 18/02/2020 | £8k | Grant to Shri Guru Ravidass Sangat |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/10/2019 | £10k | Community Cooking Project |
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 05/10/2017 | £650 | Commemorating India's 70th Independence - The Grand Trunk Road |
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 11/07/2017 | £4k | Cooking in Harmony |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/10/2016 | £10k | Transform and Realise |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/05/2015 | £10k | IT for the Community |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHRI GURU RAVIDASS SANGAT LUTON BEDFORDSHIRE | £152k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SHRI GURU RAVIDASS GURDWARA GRAVESEND | £130k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHRI GURU RAVIDASS DHARMIK SABHA (WOLVERHAMPTON) | £268k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SUNDERLAND SIKH ASSOCIATION | £214k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RAMGARHIA SIKH ASSOCIATION, WOOLWICH | £302k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LOHANA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD | £115k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |