Radha Soami Satsang Beas British Isles
Analysis
Radha Soami Satsang Beas British Isles is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedford. It was registered in July 1992, 34 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, religious activities and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Radha Soami Satsang Beas British Isles reported income of £8.1m and spending of £5.8m, leaving 27% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £3.6m to £8.1m (+122%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 232%. Over the whole period it spent 42% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Radha Soami Satsang Beas British Isles sits at the 98th percentile: it is larger than about 98% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 99th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Michael's Hospice Hastings and Rother (£8.0m), Health Exchange (£8.1m) and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Limited (£8.0m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 68%, charitable activities 16% and investments 16%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £62.9m would cover about 129 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 68%
- Charitable activities 16%
- Investments 16%
In the charity's own words
Commission and distribute literature on the Radha Soami teachings. Guide authors in their research and writings on spirituality and religion. Raise awareness of organ donations and support NHS in holding blood donation camps. Support other Charities in UK and Europe with similar objectives to its own to hold weekly and national meetings where discourses on the Radha Soami teachings are given.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Hospice Hastings and Rother | St Leonards-On-Sea | £8.0m |
| Health Exchange | Birmingham | £8.1m |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Limited | London | £8.0m |
| Wave Active Limited | East Sussex | £8.1m |