The Vanza Community of South London
Analysis
The Vanza Community of South London is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Vanza Community of South London reported income of £10k and spending of £5,248, leaving 49% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £2,331 to £10k (+345%), an average of +45% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 173%. Over the whole period it spent 58% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Vanza Community of South London sits at the 23rd percentile: it is larger than about 23% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 32nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wolverhampton Youth for Christ (£10k), Mid Sussex Gospel Hall Trust (£10k) and Trust Property Held in Connexion with Tabernacle Welsh Congregational Chapel (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the Vanza religion that is practised by the members of the Vanza community settled in the UK.To promote education in the history and culture of the Vanza religion.To relieve poverty and sickness amongst members in UK and India.To promote harmonious community relations in London and other parts of the UK amongst people of all races, beliefs and culture.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Youth for Christ | Wolverhampton | £10k |
| Mid Sussex Gospel Hall Trust | Albourne | £10k |
| Trust Property Held in Connexion with Tabernacle Welsh Congregational Chapel | Pontypridd | £10k |
| Grimston Village Hall | King's Lynn | £10k |