Sikh Education Council Limited
Analysis
Sikh Education Council Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hitchin. It was registered in July 1991, 35 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and religious activities, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02360539). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Sikh Education Council Limited reported income of £86k and spending of £87k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £14k to £86k (+504%), an average of +57% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 112%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Sikh Education Council Limited sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Family Foundation (£86k), Dig It Community Allotment (£86k) and Inspire Communities Ltd (£86k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Sikh Education Council is a team of professional Sikh volunteers concentrating on esoteric teachings from the Guru Granth Sahib and Sikh history, working for the betterment of humankind. Amongst other educational projects, we commemorate key milestones in Sikh history by organising high-profile events to educate and empower people through the teachings of Guru Nanak.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Family Foundation | Swansea | £86k |
| Dig It Community Allotment | Essex | £86k |
| Inspire Communities Ltd | East Yorkshire | £86k |
| Unstone Grange Trust | Dronfield | £86k |