SRI AUROBINDO TRUST LIMITED
Propagation of Vedanta based on various ancient and modern writings of great seers
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £103,690, maintaining a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure as per the charity's policy. The charity reported a net income of £42,593, derived from £200,000 in donations and £13,560 in investment income, against charitable expenditure of £173,542. The trustees confirmed that systems are in place to mitigate risks and that resources are adequate to continue activities.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 3
“The property available to further the charitable aims is partly occupied by one of the Trustees - Mr K D Shah as a live-in caretaker, and to recognise this, contributes rental income under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy arrangement.” — page 12
Trustees
- Dr Nikhil Shah
- KOOLESH SHAH
- Kavita Doshi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £209k | £176k |
| 31/12/2024 | £216k | £174k |
| 31/12/2023 | £195k | £220k |
| 31/12/2022 | £124k | £159k |
| 31/12/2021 | £24k | £190k |
Common questions
Is SRI AUROBINDO TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £103,690, maintaining a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure as per the charity's policy. The charity reported a net income of £42,593, derived from £200,000 in donations and £13,560 in investment income, against charitable expenditure of £173,542. The trustees confirmed that systems are in place to mitigate risks and that resources are adequate to continue activities. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SAINTBURY TRUST | 1 | £4k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRI AUROBINDO TRUST LIMITED | £209k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRIDGE TRUST | £297k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROSEMARIE NATHANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | £376k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MOOJI FOUNDATION LTD | £331k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUMNER WILSON CHARITABLE TRUST | £136k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GLOUCESTER CIVIC TRUST LIMITED | £228k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |