Hindu Cultural Society of Bradford
Analysis
Hindu Cultural Society of Bradford is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bradford. It was registered in April 2007, 19 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06049370). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Hindu Cultural Society of Bradford reported income of £198k and spending of £124k, leaving 37% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £153k to £198k (+29%), an average of +6.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 41%. Over the whole period it spent 56% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Hindu Cultural Society of Bradford sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% 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 The Way of the Spirit (£198k), Bibles for Europe (£198k) and Peculiar People Ministries (£198k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the social, cultural, religious and educational aspirations of Hindus living in Bradford, with a clear vision to develop a more cohesive and sustainable community by building partnerships with the local people of Bradford and the region.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Way of the Spirit | Norwich | £198k |
| Bibles for Europe | Romford | £198k |
| Peculiar People Ministries | Dagenham | £198k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint Mary the Virgin, Ware | Herts | £198k |