Navratri Garba
Analysis
Navratri Garba is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Navratri Garba reported income of £92k and spending of £68k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £81k to £92k (+13%), an average of +3.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 47%. Over the whole period it spent 61% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Navratri Garba sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Apex Church (£92k), RCCG Strong Tower Sanctuary Luton (£92k) and The Persian Hebrew Community (£92k).
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
Navratri Garba now runs a Temple at 55 High Street, Cowley, Middx UB8 2DX and performs regular Havans for Mataji and Chandi Path. Other Activities include Providing music lessons to various age groups, regular religious Sunday programmes, Sunday Soup Kitchen, Yoga Classes, Navratri Festival Celebrations, Diwali Celebrations and celebrating all Hindu festivals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Apex Church | Isle Of Wight | £92k |
| RCCG Strong Tower Sanctuary Luton | Bedfordshire | £92k |
| The Persian Hebrew Community | London | £92k |
| New Beginnings Christian Centre | West Yorkshire | £92k |