Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (UK)
Analysis
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (UK) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Edgware. It was registered in April 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, religious activities and amateur sport, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (UK) reported income of £514k and spending of £485k, spending 94% of its income. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (UK) sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Leigh Road Baptist Church (£514k), The Sikh Temple (£514k) and The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity with Saint Mary (£513k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 65%, charitable activities 15% and investments 5.6%. Charitable activities took 88% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £1.4m would cover about 29 months of spending at that rate. It employed 2 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 65%
- Charitable activities 15%
- Investments 5.6%
- Other 15%
In the charity's own words
To set up branches where Hindus of the UK could congregate, provide facilities for training of mind and body and develop good character, organise leadership courses, arrange for lectures discussions not only by members of the charity but also by inviting eminent persons from within and outside the UK. To start specific projects to promote and achieve the aims and objects of the charity.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Leigh Road Baptist Church | Leigh-On-Sea | £514k |
| The Sikh Temple | W Yorks | £514k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity with Saint Mary | Surrey | £513k |
| The Greek Cathedral Trust Fund | London | £514k |