Sivayogam

Also known as: Arulmihu London Muththumari Amman Temple, Hindu Cultural Centre

1. Running Hindu Saiva Temples 2. Providing training for children in Indian Arts & Music3. Teaching Tamil & Religious Knowledge to children4. Providing Humanatarian Aid to North & East of Sri Lanka

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Activities & Mission

1. Running Hindu Saiva Temples 2. Providing training for children in Indian Arts & Music3. Teaching Tamil & Religious Knowledge to children4. Providing Humanatarian Aid to North & East of Sri Lanka

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.

Country

India Sri Lanka

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£662,382

Latest Expenditure

£505,038

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 47% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 3.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 36% 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

Donations & Legacies £421,590

Charitable Activities £214,724

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,049

Other Income £25,019

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £505,038

Raising Funds £0

Governance £17,641

Grants to Institutions £29,950

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£662,382	£505,038	£505,038	£2,835,693	£25,000	12 / 35
2024	£561,769	£477,910	£477,910	£2,678,349	£25,000	10 / 10
2023	£524,070	£437,416	£437,416	£2,594,490	£0	12 / 6
2022	£430,771	£355,779				0 / 15
2021	£397,623	£337,830				0 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sivayogam

What does Sivayogam do?

1. Running Hindu Saiva Temples 2. Providing training for children in Indian Arts & Music3. Teaching Tamil & Religious Knowledge to children4. Providing Humanatarian Aid to North & East of Sri Lanka

How much income did Sivayogam report in 2025?

Sivayogam reported total income of £662k and reported expenditure of £505k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sivayogam?

Sivayogam has a program ratio of 76.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sivayogam registered as a charity?

Sivayogam was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 1995 as charity number 1050398. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Sivayogam?

Sivayogam is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jeyakanthan Saravanamuthu. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sivayogam operate?

Sivayogam operates across 3 areas: India, Sri Lanka and London.

Is Sivayogam a registered charity?

Yes — Sivayogam is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1050398.