Maa Shanti Ltd
Analysis
Maa Shanti Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05166706). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Maa Shanti Ltd reported income of £197k and spending of £253k, spending 129% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £141k to £197k (+40%), an average of +8.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 66%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Maa Shanti Ltd sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Fylde Citizens Advice Bureau Ltd (£197k), Wolsey Charitable Trust (£197k) and Bedfordshire Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support (£196k).
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
We support Asian mothers who are fleeing domestic abuse. Our services enable women to gain support and understanding within a safe and confidential environment. We provide advocacy, guidance, emotional support, workshops, social activities, referrals and signposting. We currently employ 6 paid members of staff.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Fylde Citizens Advice Bureau Ltd | Lancashire | £197k |
| Wolsey Charitable Trust | Northwood | £197k |
| Bedfordshire Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support | Bedford | £196k |
| The Family Works | Sheffield | £197k |