Shanti Sadan

Provide education in the classical teachings of Adhyatma Yoga

Activities & Mission

Provide education in the classical teachings of Adhyatma Yoga

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

Kensington And Chelsea

Financial Information

Latest Income

£890,281

Latest Expenditure

£177,390

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 15.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 10% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 76.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 18% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 27.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% of UK Leisure 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 £598,617

Charitable Activities £10,137

Other Trading £0

Investments £281,527

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £135,684

Raising Funds £41,706

Governance £7,423

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

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	£890,281	£177,390	£135,684	£11,556,931	£11,556,931	0 / 3
2023	£230,906	£345,890				0 / 4
2022	£214,867	£182,394				0 / 6
2021	£178,929	£299,613				0 / 6
2020	£158,217	£263,530				0 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Shanti Sadan

What does Shanti Sadan do?

Provide education in the classical teachings of Adhyatma Yoga

How much income did Shanti Sadan report in 2024?

Shanti Sadan reported total income of £890k and reported expenditure of £177k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Shanti Sadan?

Shanti Sadan has a program ratio of 15.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Shanti Sadan registered as a charity?

Shanti Sadan was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 1982 as charity number 284076. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs Shanti Sadan?

Shanti Sadan is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Shanti Sadan operate?

Shanti Sadan operates in Kensington And Chelsea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Shanti Sadan a registered charity?

Yes — Shanti Sadan is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284076.