Sewa International
Also known as: Sewa UK
Committed to supporting projects that cater for People With Disabilities (PWDs)Following a disaster, establishing rehabilitation programmes by way of building infrastructure and services in the aftermath of such tragedies.
Activities & Mission
Committed to supporting projects that cater for People With Disabilities (PWDs)Following a disaster, establishing rehabilitation programmes by way of building infrastructure and services in the aftermath of such tragedies.
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 50% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 155). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Saving of lives 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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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £359,201 | £441,622 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2024 | £892,433 | £781,046 | £695,336 | £2,110,377 | £0 | 0 / 40 |
| 2022 | £871,663 | £736,125 | £713,532 | £1,184,259 | £1,010,536 | 0 / 35 |
| 2021 | £109,034 | £149,985 | 0 / 35 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sewa International
What does Sewa International do?
Committed to supporting projects that cater for People With Disabilities (PWDs)Following a disaster, establishing rehabilitation programmes by way of building infrastructure and services in the aftermath of such tragedies.
How much income did Sewa International report in 2025?
Sewa International reported total income of £359k and reported expenditure of £442k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sewa International?
Sewa International has a program ratio of 77.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 155 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sewa International registered as a charity?
Sewa International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 April 2010 as charity number 1135425. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Sewa International?
Sewa International is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is DHIRAJLAL SHAH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sewa International operate?
Sewa International operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sewa International a registered charity?
Yes — Sewa International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135425.
Details
HALL GREEN
BIRMINGHAM
B28 8AD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Sewa UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated