Bristol Gurmat Class
Analysis
Bristol Gurmat Class is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in February 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities, economic/community development/employment and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Bristol Gurmat Class reported income of £211k and spending of £211k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £6,572 to £211k (+3116%), an average of +138% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 275%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Bristol Gurmat Class sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Steps Global (£211k), The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Much Wenlock with Bourton (£211k) and The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Brunswick (£211k).
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
Bristol Gurmat Class hold weekly classes with young people and adults teaching the Gurmukhi language and Sikh Scripture. Gurmat Sangeet, a variation of Indian Classical Music is also propogated We hold local, national and virtual events for the advancement of the Sikh Religion and engage in interfaith work. We support other organisations with similar objectives and work on many social campaigns.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Steps Global | London | £211k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Much Wenlock with Bourton | Shropshire | £211k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Brunswick | Manchester | £211k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St.wilfrid, Grappenhall | Knutsford | £211k |