Croydon Shankara Vidhya Bhavan
Analysis
Croydon Shankara Vidhya Bhavan is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Croydon. It was registered in July 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Croydon Shankara Vidhya Bhavan reported income of £16k and spending of £12k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from August 2024 to August 2025, income fell from £24k to £16k (-31%), an average of -31% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income dropped by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 121% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Croydon Shankara Vidhya Bhavan sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society (£16k), Spring Grove Fringe (£16k) and Chipping Ongar Primary School Association (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The object of the Association is to advance the education of pupils in the school by: 2.1 Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school. 2.2 To promote the study of South Asian languages and culture and discuss matters of mutual interest relating to the education and welfare of pupils 2.3 Engaging in activities or providing facilities
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society | Thatcham | £16k |
| Spring Grove Fringe | Teddington | £16k |
| Chipping Ongar Primary School Association | Essex | £16k |
| Inayatiyya Global | Hampshire | £16k |