The London Tamil Sangam
Analysis
The London Tamil Sangam is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00657373). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The London Tamil Sangam reported income of £89k and spending of £72k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £90k to £89k (-0.3%), an average of -0.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 27%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The London Tamil Sangam sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% 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 Heart of Living Yoga Foundation (£89k), Friend in Deed (£89k) and Lay Witnesses for Christ International - United Kingdom (£89k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The LTS organises numerous activities and facilitates courses to integrate into British way of life and enhancing community cohesion. Advisory and physical activities through Community Prescription (CCG-NHS), English tuition for Adults, Asian Dress making course, Keep Fit exercise course, Tamil Language school, Elders Luncheon Club, library and Warm Centre for vulnerable adults in the community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of Living Yoga Foundation | Devon | £89k |
| Friend in Deed | Norfolk | £89k |
| Lay Witnesses for Christ International - United Kingdom | Kent | £89k |
| Knighton and District Community Support | Powys | £89k |