Gnanam Foundation
The charity makes grants to charities registered in the UK and to institutions carrying out projects consistent with its charitable purposes in Sri Lanka.
Activities & Mission
The charity makes grants to charities registered in the UK and to institutions carrying out projects consistent with its charitable purposes in Sri Lanka.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 64% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,110,891 | £1,090,844 | £1,090,844 | -£1,703 | £1,000 | 0 / 1 |
| 2023 | £421,500 | £499,057 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £654,000 | £665,148 | £665,148 | £55,806 | £0 | 0 / 2 |
| 2021 | £296,560 | £343,403 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2020 | £472,000 | £389,254 | 0 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Gnanam Foundation
What does Gnanam Foundation do?
The charity makes grants to charities registered in the UK and to institutions carrying out projects consistent with its charitable purposes in Sri Lanka.
How much income did Gnanam Foundation report in 2024?
Gnanam Foundation reported total income of £1.11m and reported expenditure of £1.09m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Gnanam Foundation?
Gnanam Foundation has a program ratio of 98.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Gnanam Foundation registered as a charity?
Gnanam Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 March 2015 as charity number 1160782. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Gnanam Foundation?
Gnanam Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALLIRAJAH SUBASKARAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Gnanam Foundation operate?
Gnanam Foundation operates across 2 areas: Sri Lanka and England And Wales.
Is Gnanam Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Gnanam Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160782.
Details
195 MARSH WALL
LONDON
E14 9SG
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