Hindu Cultural Society, Slough
Analysis
Hindu Cultural Society, Slough is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Slough. It was registered in September 1974, 52 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, religious activities and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Hindu Cultural Society, Slough reported income of £407k and spending of £162k, leaving 60% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £35k to £407k (+1062%), an average of +85% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 320%. Over the whole period it spent 60% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Hindu Cultural Society, Slough sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Salisbury Cathedral Choral Foundation (£407k), Libera (£407k) and Holy Law South Broughton Congregation (£406k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of Central place of Hindu worship with priests performing religious activities and ceremonies conducting public worship and prayers.Facilities to provide religious functions , celebrating with the public all Hindu festivals.Religions function relating to birth marriages & deaths.Provide central place for Hindu cultural social & educational activities based on Hindu principles.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Cathedral Choral Foundation | Wiltshire | £407k |
| Libera | West Sussex | £407k |
| Holy Law South Broughton Congregation | Manchester | £406k |
| Guru Nanak Society of London Trust | London | £407k |