Radha Madhav Society (UK)
Analysis
Radha Madhav Society (UK) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicester. It was registered in September 1988, 38 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Radha Madhav Society (UK) reported income of £1.0m and spending of £857k, spending 84% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £554k to £1.0m (+85%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 64%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Radha Madhav Society (UK) sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hope for Tomorrow (£1.0m), Grassroot Soccer (UK) (£1.0m) and The Eq Foundation (£1.0m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 100%. Charitable activities took 95% of spending and raising funds 3.3%. Grants to other organisations totalled £817k. Reserves of £652k would cover about 9 months of spending at that rate.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 100%
- Investments 0.2%
In the charity's own words
Promoting the philosophy and practice of Bhakti Yoga as per promoted by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj and her foremost senior disciple HH Sushree Dr Bageeshwari Devi. In addition, the society undertakes philanthropic activity by financially supporting Charity hospitals, schools and relief to the needy, especially in India.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hope for Tomorrow | Sperry Way | £1.0m |
| Grassroot Soccer (UK) | 5th Floor | £1.0m |
| The Eq Foundation | London | £1.0m |
| The Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Foundation | London | £1.0m |