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Avanti Foundation Limited

To advance education for the public benefit in India, and such other areas of the world in particular by making grants of financial assistance to help establish schools, and to assist existing schoolsThe prevention or relief of poverty in India, and such other areas of the world and the promotion of nutrition and well-being, including via items, grants, donations, services to other organisations

Activities & Mission

To advance education for the public benefit in India, and such other areas of the world in particular by making grants of financial assistance to help establish schools, and to assist existing schoolsThe prevention or relief of poverty in India, and such other areas of the world and the promotion of nutrition and well-being, including via items, grants, donations, services to other organisations

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

Local Authority

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,712,128
Latest Expenditure
£1,750,281

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 65% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 83% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,267,222
Charitable Activities £537,495
Other Trading £907,411
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,742,489
Raising Funds £7,792
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,712,128
£1,750,281£1,742,489£5,688,002£1,943,52818 / 8
2023
£1,805,608
£1,518,438£1,518,438£4,726,155£725,00016 / 8
2022
£2,564,396
£2,155,311£2,155,311£4,438,985£363,00024 / 15
2021
£4,891,305
£934,348£934,348£4,029,900£306,72118 / 25
2020
£137,265
£423,8320 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Avanti Foundation Limited

What does Avanti Foundation Limited do?

To advance education for the public benefit in India, and such other areas of the world in particular by making grants of financial assistance to help establish schools, and to assist existing schoolsThe prevention or relief of poverty in India, and such other areas of the world and the promotion of nutrition and well-being, including via items, grants, donations, services to other organisations

How much income did Avanti Foundation Limited report in 2024?

Avanti Foundation Limited reported total income of £2.71m and reported expenditure of £1.75m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Avanti Foundation Limited?

Avanti Foundation Limited has a program ratio of 64.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Avanti Foundation Limited registered as a charity?

Avanti Foundation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 May 2015 as charity number 1161879. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Avanti Foundation Limited?

Avanti Foundation Limited is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is VIJAY HIRANI. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Avanti Foundation Limited operate?

Avanti Foundation Limited operates across 3 areas: India, Hertfordshire and London.

Is Avanti Foundation Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Avanti Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161879.

Details

Address
Avanti Foundation Limited
21 Brinkburn Gardens
Edgware
HA8 5PL
Registration Date
28 May 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5057517
Charity Number
1161879

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Trustees

VIJAY HIRANI Chair
DILIP PATEL
Kapil Chawla

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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