Mahavir Foundation Limited
Also known as: Mahavir Foundation
Advancement of Jain religion and education in the UK & throughout the world.
Activities & Mission
Advancement of Jain religion and education in the UK & throughout the world.
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 25% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 | £575,616 | £275,027 | £237,842 | £3,085,145 | £1,894,906 | 1 / 125 |
| 2023 | £599,248 | £289,870 | £289,870 | £2,760,996 | £0 | 4 / 20 |
| 2022 | £486,394 | £269,364 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £152,931 | £120,519 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2020 | £162,301 | £156,734 | 0 / 15 |
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Frequently asked questions about Mahavir Foundation Limited
What does Mahavir Foundation Limited do?
Advancement of Jain religion and education in the UK & throughout the world.
How much income did Mahavir Foundation Limited report in 2024?
Mahavir Foundation Limited reported total income of £576k and reported expenditure of £275k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Mahavir Foundation Limited?
Mahavir Foundation Limited has a program ratio of 41.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Mahavir Foundation Limited registered as a charity?
Mahavir Foundation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 June 1987 as charity number 296175. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Mahavir Foundation Limited?
Mahavir Foundation Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Mahavir Foundation Limited operate?
Mahavir Foundation Limited operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Mahavir Foundation Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Mahavir Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 296175.
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated