Arsha Vidya Centre UK
Analysis
Arsha Vidya Centre UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Beckenham. It was registered in December 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Arsha Vidya Centre UK reported income of £17k and spending of £15k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £9,055 to £17k (+90%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 158%. Over the whole period it spent 178% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Arsha Vidya Centre UK sits at the 31st percentile: it is larger than about 30% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Anstey Community Hall (£17k), Christian Science Society, Northampton (£17k) and 409th Manchester Scout Group (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE TRADITIONAL STUDY AND PHILOSOPHY OF VEDANTA AND IT'S PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS IN LIFE, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE UK AND ELSEWHERE AS THE TRUSTEES MAY DECIDE.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Anstey Community Hall | Devon | £17k |
| Christian Science Society, Northampton | Northampton | £17k |
| 409th Manchester Scout Group | Manchester | £17k |
| Village Hall | County (optional) | £17k |