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Gujarat Hindu Society, Preston

Promote the Hindu religion and the culture of the Gujarat/Hindu community in Preston and district. The society is an unincorporated association. In order to further its objectives the society a) Fosters and encourages the religious, cultural and intellectual advancement of persons of the Hindu faith resident in Preston and district. b) Provides for other charitable purpose in connection with the H

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Activities & Mission

Promote the Hindu religion and the culture of the Gujarat/Hindu community in Preston and district. The society is an unincorporated association. In order to further its objectives the society a) Fosters and encourages the religious, cultural and intellectual advancement of persons of the Hindu faith resident in Preston and district. b) Provides for other charitable purpose in connection with the H

Grants

Gujarat Hindu Society, Preston makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£211,536
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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

Latest Income
£296,784
Latest Expenditure
£211,536

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 71.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£296,784
£211,5360 / 50
2024
£303,933
£216,6290 / 50
2023
£246,594
£200,2220 / 0
2022
£236,111
£193,1310 / 0
2021
£154,331
£166,9330 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gujarat Hindu Society, Preston

What does Gujarat Hindu Society, Preston do?

Promote the Hindu religion and the culture of the Gujarat/Hindu community in Preston and district. The society is an unincorporated association. In order to further its objectives the society a) Fosters and encourages the religious, cultural and intellectual advancement of persons of the Hindu faith resident in Preston and district. b) Provides for other charitable purpose in connection with the H

How much income did Gujarat Hindu Society, Preston report in 2025?

Gujarat Hindu Society, Preston reported total income of £297k and reported expenditure of £212k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gujarat Hindu Society, Preston registered as a charity?

Gujarat Hindu Society, Preston was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 February 1977 as charity number 505959. It has been registered for 49 years.

Who runs Gujarat Hindu Society, Preston?

Gujarat Hindu Society, Preston is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is DASHRATHBHAI H NAYEE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gujarat Hindu Society, Preston operate?

Gujarat Hindu Society, Preston operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gujarat Hindu Society, Preston a registered charity?

Yes — Gujarat Hindu Society, Preston is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 505959.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 February 1977
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
505959
Charity Number
505959

Trustees

DASHRATHBHAI H NAYEE Chair
Amratbhai Limbachia
Amratlal Patel
Ashit Maheshchandra Jariwala
Balvantrai Panchal
Bharat Govind Maru
Dhanuben T Patel
Ishwer D Tailor MBE JP DL
Jashuben Parekh
Jinabhai Mithabhai Patel
Ketankumar Vara
Mahendra Marolia
Nimesh Parmar
PRAHLADBHAI S NAYEE
RAMANBHAI S VALAND

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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