SHISHUKUNJ
Provides activities aimed at children under the age of 16, primarily on Sunday mornings for 4 hours. Encompasses physical, mental, social, cultural & spiritual development in an environment rich in positive values. Activities are run mainly by youth volunteers. Donates to other charitable initiatives in relieving poverty, distress & sickness amongst children & young people in the UK & the world.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £323,865 for the year, increasing its total funds to £2,950,589. It holds significant unrestricted reserves of £606,652, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain current activities. The organization operates with minimal staff costs and relies heavily on voluntary income and fundraising events.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received remuneration of more than £20,000.” — page 12
“maintain unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (the 'free reserves’) held by the charity to be between 3 and 6 months of resources expended.” — page 5
“During the year, donations totalling £1,210 were made by various trustees to the Charity.” — page 14
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/01/2015)
Trustees
- Chandi Gondria
- Dipali Shah
- Jayesh Dhanani
- KUSH SHAH
- Kajal Shah
- Mahel Shah
- Mehul Patel
- Nihir Shah
- Paayal Shah
- Pavan Shah
- Premilaben Halai
- Prisha Halai
- Rakheben Lad
- Sahil Shah
- Suraj Shah
- Ushma Shah
- Vinaya Haria
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.0m | £725k |
| 31/12/2023 | £370k | £409k |
| 31/12/2022 | £352k | £309k |
| 31/12/2021 | £296k | £272k |
| 31/12/2020 | £260k | £301k |
Common questions
Is SHISHUKUNJ financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £323,865 for the year, increasing its total funds to £2,950,589. It holds significant unrestricted reserves of £606,652, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain current activities. The organization operates with minimal staff costs and relies heavily on voluntary income and fundraising events. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of SHISHUKUNJ earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the up to £20,000 band.
Who funds SHISHUKUNJ?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SHISHUKUNJ as a grant recipient include HELP CHANGE LIVES, THE GARRARD FAMILY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HELP CHANGE LIVES | FY2022 | £250 | Donation to Shishukunj for marathon fundraising |
| THE GARRARD FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £0 | |
| THE GARRARD FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £185k |
| NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £70k |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £19k |
| THE KERRISON TRUST | 1 | £19k |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | 1 | £5k |
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
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- FUN 4 KIDZ
- KINGSHURST CATERPILLARS CIO
- SONSHINE CLUB
- SUTTON CENTRE UNDER 5S PLAYGROUP
- SHREWSBURY OPPORTUNITY GROUP
- RAINBOW COMMUNITY NURSERY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHISHUKUNJ | £1.0m | up to £20,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FUN 4 KIDZ | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGSHURST CATERPILLARS CIO | £129k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SONSHINE CLUB | £137k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUTTON CENTRE UNDER 5S PLAYGROUP | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHREWSBURY OPPORTUNITY GROUP | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |