BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN LIMITED
Registered charity 312879 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as INSTITUTE OF INDIAN ART & CULTURE, THE BHAVAN CENTRE
We stage 90 - 100 publicly-accessible events a year of music, dance and drama in our main auditorium. We also run 23 courses in Indian Music, Dance, Languages and Yoga as well as exhibitions. Further details available if required.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £9,670 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted funds totaling £246,062. The trustees note that the charity faces continued economic volatility and inflationary pressures, but the auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the entity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months of the organisation’s recurring expenditure (held: £246k)
“However, they consider that the current policy, based on three months of the organisation’s recurring expenditure, is appropriate” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by KLSA LLP. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Corporate structure
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Bhavan (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Arts Council England — “Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture in England. Their support has played an important role in…” (source page)
- Smt Sudha Murty — “Smt Sudha Murty’s philanthropic work is rooted in a profound commitment to education, cultural heritage and the preservation of artistic tra…” (source page)
- State Bank of India — “State Bank of India is one of India’s leading financial institutions, with a longstanding presence in the UK through SBI UK. Their support h…” (source page)
- Chellaram Foundation — “Chellaram Foundation is a leading philanthropic organisation that supports a wide range of charitable causes, with arts, music and culture f…” (source page)
- The Kamini and Vindi Banga Family Trust — “The Kamini and Vindi Banga Family Trust is a charitable foundation whose work includes support for arts, culture and heritage. Their relatio…” (source page)
- Lifelines International — “Lifelines International is a charity committed to empowerment, education and lasting social impact, reflecting values that closely align wit…” (source page)
Company officers (Companies House)
Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.
- NATHWANI, Kaushik Chunilal — director, appointed 14/01/2023on trustee list
- SAXENA, Subhanu — director, appointed 14/01/2023on trustee list
Official officers record.
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£95k
Reported reserves equal ~3.4 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (65% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 11.0% of total income — above the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
- SUBHANU SAXENAchair
- Candida Clare Kyffin Connolly
- Dr SUREKHA MEHTA
- JAYSHREE RAJKOTIA JP
- Kaushik Nathwani
- Meghna Singh
- Rajendra Patel
- Rama Gheerawo
- Ruby Bunker
- Shashikant Vekaria
- Varinder Singh
- Vinod Thakkar
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Hammersmith And Fulham
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £9,670 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted funds totaling £246,062. The trustees note that the charity faces continued economic volatility and inflationary pressures, but the auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by KLSA LLP.
Who funds BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE HINDUJA FOUNDATION, THE KAMINI AND VINDI BANGA FAMILY TRUST, Aruna and Ambika Paul Foundation.
Known funders
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