The Gita Project
Analysis
The Gita Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity and other charitable purposes, 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 March 2025, The Gita Project reported income of £52k and spending of £80k, spending 156% of what it took in. Across the 3 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2025, income fell from £179k to £52k (-71%), an average of -46% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income dropped by 59%. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Gita Project sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Norwich Liberal Jewish Community (NLJC) (£52k), Eyres Monsell Community Church (£52k) and Ivybridge Baptist Church (£52k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
TO ADVANCE EDUCATION ON YOGA AND MEDITATION AND RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH VEDIC VAISHNAVA TEACHINGS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY PLACING, PRESENTING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING THE BHAGAVAD GITA AS IT IS AND OTHER BOOKS ON YOGA AND MEDITATION IN VARIOUS AREAS OF EVERYDAY LIFE.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Liberal Jewish Community (NLJC) | re NLJC or NPJC care of MPJ | £52k |
| Eyres Monsell Community Church | Leicester | £52k |
| Ivybridge Baptist Church | Devon | £52k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Sacred Trinity, Salford | Salford | £52k |