Hindu Religious and Cultural Society Leicester
Analysis
Hindu Religious and Cultural Society Leicester is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicester. It was registered in March 1983, 43 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Hindu Religious and Cultural Society Leicester reported income of £133k and spending of £154k, spending 115% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £37k to £133k (+263%), an average of +38% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 136%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Hindu Religious and Cultural Society Leicester sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Worcester St John-In-Bedwardine and St Michael's Joint Council (£133k), West London Community Trust (£133k) and Ardal Weinidogaeth Bro Dwynwen Ministry Area (£133k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide, operate and maintain place of Hindu worship for people of Leicestershire. Provide and hold various religious and social activities appertaining to Hindu religion and culture. Provide premises for other activities e.g. language classes, sports clubs and health and fitness classes open to general public.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester St John-In-Bedwardine and St Michael's Joint Council | 1a Bromyard Road | £133k |
| West London Community Trust | London | £133k |
| Ardal Weinidogaeth Bro Dwynwen Ministry Area | Gaerwen | £133k |
| Salahuddin Trust | London | £133k |