Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics
Analysis
Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending January 2026, Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics reported income of £23k and spending of £25k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2026, income grew from £1,998 to £23k (+1051%), an average of +84% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2023, when income rose by 882%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Herstmonceux Scout Group (£23k), Wyndham Boys and Girls Club (£23k) and Phoenix Singers of Shrewsbury (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The IAVM organises and runs seminars, workshops and training programmes for students, teachers, trainee teachers and public in various parts of the world. To date these have been in India, the Philippines and South Africa. Each year we run an online conference and an in-person conference, that latter of which takes place in India. The conferences attract researchers, enthusiasts and teachers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Herstmonceux Scout Group | East Sussex | £23k |
| Wyndham Boys and Girls Club | Mid Glamorgan | £23k |
| Phoenix Singers of Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury | £23k |
| Chidham & Hambrook Village Hall | Chichester | £23k |