Hindu Cultural Society
Analysis
Hindu Cultural Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stoke-On-Trent. It was registered in November 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Hindu Cultural Society reported income of £126k and spending of £63k, leaving 50% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £45k to £126k (+179%), an average of +29% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 113%. Over the whole period it spent 46% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Hindu Cultural Society sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lci MD 105 Foundation (£126k), The Inspire Arts Trust (£126k) and The Sterry Family Foundation (£126k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We organise cultural and religious events, with occasional talks on Hindu philosophy for the Asian community, especially elderly folks who mostly live a very deprived and isolated life. We also arrange "tabla classes" and yoga sessions for our younger group.Offer cultural activities to Hindu Community, promote equality and diversity, organise Diwali cultural celebrations for Stoke City Council.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lci MD 105 Foundation | Somerset | £126k |
| The Inspire Arts Trust | Bristol | £126k |
| The Sterry Family Foundation | London | £126k |
| Facial Palsy UK | Peterborough | £126k |