A'nanda Ma'rga Pracaraka Samgha
Analysis
A'nanda Ma'rga Pracaraka Samgha is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, religious activities and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending October 2025, A'nanda Ma'rga Pracaraka Samgha reported income of £37k and spending of £25k, leaving 34% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £14k to £37k (+173%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2023, when income rose by 243%. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, A'nanda Ma'rga Pracaraka Samgha sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Pakistan Islamic Centre (£37k), The Friends of Crediton Church (£37k) and Christ Apostolic Church, Canaanland (Love Embassy) (£37k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Association organised several retreat events, meditation classes and numerous lectures in various parts of the country to propagate the Ananda Marga spiritual path. The Association's Acaryas conducted various religious ceremonies for members such as marriages, baby naming and house-warming and provided personal spiritual counselling and instruction in the religious practices of the Association
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Pakistan Islamic Centre | Rossendale | £37k |
| The Friends of Crediton Church | Crediton | £37k |
| Christ Apostolic Church, Canaanland (Love Embassy) | Dagenham | £37k |
| North Holmwood Village Hall | Surrey | £37k |