The Reading Hindu Centre
Analysis
The Reading Hindu Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in August 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, overseas aid/famine relief and religious activities, which this site groups under overseas aid and international. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, acts as an umbrella or resource body and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Reading Hindu Centre reported income of £237k and spending of £103k, leaving 57% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £114k to £237k (+108%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 55%. Over the whole period it spent 50% of the income it received.
Among 1,223 England and Wales charities whose main cause is overseas aid and international and that reported income, The Reading Hindu Centre sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Word International Ministries UK (£236k), The Greater World Christian Spiritualist Association (£238k) and Manvers Street Baptist Church, Bath (£233k).
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
Providing place of worship for the Hindu community residing in Reading and surrounding Thames Valley areasProviding a place of hire for the local communityProviding Shakha facilities for children, youth, men and womenProviding Yoga classesProviding classes on HinduismOrganises School visits and Scout Group visits for enhancing their knowledge of Hinduism
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Word International Ministries UK | London | £236k |
| The Greater World Christian Spiritualist Association | London | £238k |
| Manvers Street Baptist Church, Bath | Radstock | £233k |
| The Jinja Educational Trust | Hertfordshire | £238k |