Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Limited
Also known as: Institute of Indian Art & Culture, The Bhavan Centre
We stage 90 - 100 publicly-accessible events a year of music, dance and drama in our main auditorium. We also run 23 courses in Indian Music, Dance, Languages and Yoga as well as exhibitions. Further details available if required.
Activities & Mission
We stage 90 - 100 publicly-accessible events a year of music, dance and drama in our main auditorium. We also run 23 courses in Indian Music, Dance, Languages and Yoga as well as exhibitions. Further details available if required.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 51% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £867,572 | £857,902 | £762,534 | £1,895,231 | £246,062 | 21 / 16 |
| 2024 | £808,538 | £807,942 | £721,760 | £1,898,705 | £242,149 | 21 / 21 |
| 2023 | £803,797 | £801,050 | £717,224 | £1,898,109 | £241,553 | 21 / 23 |
| 2022 | £889,114 | £860,154 | £703,943 | £1,895,362 | £238,257 | 19 / 38 |
| 2021 | £716,525 | £657,930 | £486,098 | £1,866,402 | £210,618 | 19 / 42 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Limited
What does Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Limited do?
We stage 90 - 100 publicly-accessible events a year of music, dance and drama in our main auditorium. We also run 23 courses in Indian Music, Dance, Languages and Yoga as well as exhibitions. Further details available if required.
How much income did Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Limited report in 2025?
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Limited reported total income of £868k and reported expenditure of £858k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Limited?
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Limited has a program ratio of 87.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Limited registered as a charity?
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 June 1973 as charity number 312879. It has been registered for 53 years.
Who runs Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Limited?
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is SUBHANU SAXENA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Limited operate?
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Limited operates in Hammersmith And Fulham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312879.
Details
WEST KENSINGTON
LONDON
W14 9HE
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Also Known As
- Institute of Indian Art & Culture
- The Bhavan Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated