Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha
Analysis
Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southall. It was registered in April 1977, 49 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha reported income of £517k and spending of £396k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £196k to £517k (+164%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 135%. Over the whole period it spent 83% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha 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 Bramhall Methodist Church (£517k), Grace Church Rendlesham (£518k) and The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Beckenham. (£516k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 72% and investments 22%. Charitable activities took 89% of spending and raising funds 0.5%. Reserves of £198k would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 1 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 72%
- Investments 22%
- Other 6.5%
In the charity's own words
Promote religious teachings and philosophy of Shri Ravidass Ji from the holy book of Shri Guru Granth Sahib and holy scriptures of Shri Guru Ravidass Ji.To provide a community centre for the inhabitants of Greater London.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bramhall Methodist Church | Stockport | £517k |
| Grace Church Rendlesham | Woodbridge | £518k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Beckenham. | Beckenham | £516k |
| The Armed Forces' Christian Union (Afcu) | Swindon | £518k |