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Chinmaya Mission ( UK )

To provide to individuals, from any background, the wisdom of Vedanta and practical means for spiritual growth and happiness, enabling them to become positive contributors to society.Chinmaya Mission UK seeks to achieve this objective by organising classes, seminars, public talks, children and youth events for individuals of any background to learn Vedanta.

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Activities & Mission

To provide to individuals, from any background, the wisdom of Vedanta and practical means for spiritual growth and happiness, enabling them to become positive contributors to society.Chinmaya Mission UK seeks to achieve this objective by organising classes, seminars, public talks, children and youth events for individuals of any background to learn Vedanta.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£672,640
Latest Expenditure
£678,223

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £466,630
Charitable Activities £173,382
Other Trading £0
Investments £32,589
Other Income £39

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £677,398
Raising Funds £825
Governance £5,960
Grants to Institutions £102,771
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
£672,640
£678,223£677,398£3,899,873£3,887,7910 / 100
2023
£569,966
£631,459£631,417£3,905,456£3,905,4560 / 100
2022
£911,293
£394,725£393,125£3,966,949£3,952,4540 / 100
2021
£954,033
£346,231£345,456£3,450,381£3,438,5200 / 100
2020
£334,583
£248,2170 / 75

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Chinmaya Mission ( UK )

What does Chinmaya Mission ( UK ) do?

To provide to individuals, from any background, the wisdom of Vedanta and practical means for spiritual growth and happiness, enabling them to become positive contributors to society.Chinmaya Mission UK seeks to achieve this objective by organising classes, seminars, public talks, children and youth events for individuals of any background to learn Vedanta.

How much income did Chinmaya Mission ( UK ) report in 2024?

Chinmaya Mission ( UK ) reported total income of £673k and reported expenditure of £678k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Chinmaya Mission ( UK )?

Chinmaya Mission ( UK ) has a program ratio of 100.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Chinmaya Mission ( UK ) registered as a charity?

Chinmaya Mission ( UK ) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 September 1999 as charity number 1077622. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Chinmaya Mission ( UK )?

Chinmaya Mission ( UK ) is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is SWAMI SWAROOPANANDA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Chinmaya Mission ( UK ) operate?

Chinmaya Mission ( UK ) operates across 3 areas: Leicester City, Oxfordshire and London.

Is Chinmaya Mission ( UK ) a registered charity?

Yes — Chinmaya Mission ( UK ) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1077622.

Details

Address
CHINMAYA MISSION UK
2 EGERTON GARDENS
LONDON
NW4 4BA
Registration Date
30 September 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3958292
Charity Number
1077622

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Trustees

SWAMI SWAROOPANANDA Chair
Dr Lakshmanan Shivakumar
Jessica Khiaty Schibli
Mita Samani
Rupesh Bhayani
SANDEEP PATEL
SURESH PARSRAM WADHWANI

Sectors & Classifications

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