Southend Meenatshe Suntharasar Kovil
Analysis
Southend Meenatshe Suntharasar Kovil is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ilford. It was registered in November 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06565001). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Southend Meenatshe Suntharasar Kovil reported income of £36k and spending of £26k, leaving 27% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2025, income grew from £15k to £36k (+148%), an average of +35% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 197%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Southend Meenatshe Suntharasar Kovil sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Al Falah Trust (Manchester) (£36k), Oasis Community Trust (£36k) and Gospel to the World Church Ministries (£36k).
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
To advance the Hindu faith in Southend and throughout England & Wales for the benefit of the public mainly, but not exclusively, through the holding of prayer meetings, religious education and religious ceremonies and providing outreach and pastoral care for the community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Al Falah Trust (Manchester) | Manchester | £36k |
| Oasis Community Trust | Kent | £36k |
| Gospel to the World Church Ministries | Buckinghamshire | £36k |
| Eternal Life Christian Chapel | St. Helens | £36k |