Guru Ram Das Project
Analysis
Guru Ram Das Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Slough. It was registered in July 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and religious activities, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04670669). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Guru Ram Das Project reported income of £11k and spending of £18k, spending 161% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £17k to £11k (-34%), an average of -9.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 58%. Over the whole period it spent 144% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Guru Ram Das Project sits at the 29th percentile: it is larger than about 29% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hoathly Hill Trust Limited (£11k), Rotary Club of Elthorne-Hillingdon Trust Fund (£11k) and Saddleworth Sports Youth and Community Association (£11k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The GRDP serves the community through delivering a range of services to people & groups who are disadvantaged whatever their faith or background. The charity works with beneficiaries to share how to live happily and healthily in mind, body & spirit. This includes the practice of Kundalini Yoga & meditation, the provision of holistic healthcare, developing an attitude of service towards others.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hoathly Hill Trust Limited | East Grinstead | £11k |
| Rotary Club of Elthorne-Hillingdon Trust Fund | Uxbridge | £11k |
| Saddleworth Sports Youth and Community Association | Greater Manchester | £11k |
| Supporting Health in Africa and Promoting Education (Shape) | Gloucester | £11k |