India Welfare Society
Also known as: I W S
To promote the relief of poverty, relief and distress specially in the Indian Community.
Activities & Mission
To promote the relief of poverty, relief and distress specially in the Indian Community.
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 68% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £813,599 | £792,602 | £787,909 | £20,997 | £20,997 | 0 / 3 |
| 2023 | £524,039 | £512,458 | £508,377 | £11,581 | £11,581 | 0 / 30 |
| 2022 | £70,569 | £68,845 | 0 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about India Welfare Society
What does India Welfare Society do?
To promote the relief of poverty, relief and distress specially in the Indian Community.
How much income did India Welfare Society report in 2024?
India Welfare Society reported total income of £814k and reported expenditure of £793k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is India Welfare Society?
India Welfare Society has a program ratio of 98.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was India Welfare Society registered as a charity?
India Welfare Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 April 1983 as charity number 286800. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs India Welfare Society?
India Welfare Society is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Suresh Gupta. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does India Welfare Society operate?
India Welfare Society operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is India Welfare Society a registered charity?
Yes — India Welfare Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286800.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated