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London Sivan Kovil Trust

1) The main activity of the Trust is running and maintaining a Saiva Hindu Temple for the benefit of the Hindu and other communities. 2) The trust owns a multipurpose community centre called Sivan Centre which is used for weddings, cultural programmes and community activities. 3) The trust owns and maintains an orphanage in Cheddipalayam Batticaloa Sri Lanka. 4) The trust is running a free school

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Activities & Mission

1) The main activity of the Trust is running and maintaining a Saiva Hindu Temple for the benefit of the Hindu and other communities. 2) The trust owns a multipurpose community centre called Sivan Centre which is used for weddings, cultural programmes and community activities. 3) The trust owns and maintains an orphanage in Cheddipalayam Batticaloa Sri Lanka. 4) The trust is running a free school

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

Lewisham

Financial Information

Latest Income
£835,407
Latest Expenditure
£633,531

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 37% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 414). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 38% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 52% of UK Associations 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 £446,233
Charitable Activities £374,092
Other Trading £0
Investments £15,082
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £606,446
Raising Funds £0
Governance £11,165
Grants to Institutions £500
Other Expenditure £27,085

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£835,407
£633,531£606,446£2,650,779£150,00014 / 105
2023
£763,645
£612,885£579,155£2,448,903£72,00010 / 20
2021
£612,313
£438,059£438,059£2,170,049£08 / 150
2020
£322,069
£378,5300 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about London Sivan Kovil Trust

What does London Sivan Kovil Trust do?

1) The main activity of the Trust is running and maintaining a Saiva Hindu Temple for the benefit of the Hindu and other communities. 2) The trust owns a multipurpose community centre called Sivan Centre which is used for weddings, cultural programmes and community activities. 3) The trust owns and maintains an orphanage in Cheddipalayam Batticaloa Sri Lanka. 4) The trust is running a free school

How much income did London Sivan Kovil Trust report in 2024?

London Sivan Kovil Trust reported total income of £835k and reported expenditure of £634k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is London Sivan Kovil Trust?

London Sivan Kovil Trust has a program ratio of 72.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 414 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was London Sivan Kovil Trust registered as a charity?

London Sivan Kovil Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 1995 as charity number 1051516. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs London Sivan Kovil Trust?

London Sivan Kovil Trust is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr THURAIRAJAH SRISKANDARAJAH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does London Sivan Kovil Trust operate?

London Sivan Kovil Trust operates in Lewisham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is London Sivan Kovil Trust a registered charity?

Yes — London Sivan Kovil Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1051516.

Details

Address
4A CLARENDON RISE
LONDON
SE13 5ES
Registration Date
19 December 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1051516
Charity Number
1051516

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Trustees

Dr THURAIRAJAH SRISKANDARAJAH Chair
DR MRS VASANTHA MALIGAH KARUNAHARAN
Dr SEENIAR NAVARATNAM
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Subbaiya SIVATHASAN
Kandiah Arumugam Raveendran
Manoharan Ganeshan
NADARAJAH SIVASUBRAMANIAM
PAKTHAVATHSALA GENGATHARAN
RAJINI SRITHARAN
SELLAPPAH YOGARAJAH
Selliah Pararajasingam
SELVARATNAM SUTHAHARAN
SHANMUGANATHAN PARAMESWARAN
Sukumar Sangaravel
Theivendram Ratheskumar

Sectors & Classifications

Associations Economic and community development Education Facilities Religion Social care

Data & trust

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