THE MAHAVIR TRUST

Registered charity 298551 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Trust's main objectives are: Advancement of Jain philosophy through helping build infrastructure and education.Relief of poverty, sickness and distress among people in need and those suffering from natural disastersSupport education in rural areas of children. Help improve the infrastructure of rural communities in developing countriesPromote humane behaviour towards animals

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Overseas Aid/famine Relief · Get email alerts

Latest income
£170k
Latest spending
£184k
Registered
1988
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £14,086 for the year ended 5th April 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £183,825 to £169,739. The trustees confirm that the current level of reserves is sufficient to continue as a going concern for the next 12 months. The charity holds no investments and maintains its cash in bank accounts.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: Donation to Shree Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal UK where Mr J.S. Mehta is a Trustee.
“The Charity donated £47,000 (2024: £2,001) to Shree Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal UK where Mr J, S. Mehta is a Trustee.” — page 11
“The Charity received a donation of £50,000 (2024: £20,000) from Paraspar Limited, where Mr. P.S. Mehta and Mr. K. P. Mehta are directors.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation received from Paraspar Limited, where Mr. P.S. Mehta and Mr. K. P. Mehta are directors.
“The Charity donated £47,000 (2024: £2,001) to Shree Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal UK where Mr J, S. Mehta is a Trustee.” — page 11
“The Charity received a donation of £50,000 (2024: £20,000) from Paraspar Limited, where Mr. P.S. Mehta and Mr. K. P. Mehta are directors.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations received from Arihant Trust and Sidharth Trust, where Mr. JS Mehta is a beneficiary.
“The Charity donated £47,000 (2024: £2,001) to Shree Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal UK where Mr J, S. Mehta is a Trustee.” — page 11
“The Charity received a donation of £50,000 (2024: £20,000) from Paraspar Limited, where Mr. P.S. Mehta and Mr. K. P. Mehta are directors.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: India · Kenya · Philippines · Uganda

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2025£170k£184k
05/04/2024£162k£163k
05/04/2023£75k£94k
05/04/2022£138k£192k
05/04/2021£191k£153k

Common questions

Is THE MAHAVIR TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £14,086 for the year ended 5th April 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £183,825 to £169,739. The trustees confirm that the current level of reserves is sufficient to continue as a going concern for the next 12 months. The charity holds no investments and maintains its cash in bank accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.