The Himalayan Health Initiative
Analysis
The Himalayan Health Initiative is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ashford. It was registered in May 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending February 2026, The Himalayan Health Initiative reported income of £21k and spending of £14k, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2022 to February 2026, income grew from £400 to £21k (+5182%), an average of +170% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2023, when income rose by 2178%. Over the whole period it spent 71% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Himalayan Health Initiative sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Jan Swasthya Sahyog (JSS) in UK (£21k), Saltdean Swim & Surf Club (£21k) and Pamela Jean Wade Foundation (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote and preserve the health of the general public in economically disadvantaged areas of theworld, particularly in the Himalayas(initially the Indian Himalayan Region). This will be done by assisting inthe provision of facilities and support services at no cost to the locality.Raise the education level of the public in health matters by providing workshops, written materials & seminars
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Jan Swasthya Sahyog (JSS) in UK | Hitchin | £21k |
| Saltdean Swim & Surf Club | Brighton | £21k |
| Pamela Jean Wade Foundation | West Yorkshire | £21k |
| Zichron Miriam | Manchester | £21k |