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Sonu & Eva Foundation

Also known as: Slow Life Foundation, Soneva Foundation, The Slow Life Trust, The Soneva Charitable Trust, The Soneva Slow Life Trust

The Soneva Foundation supports the development of projects that have a positive environmental, social and economic impact.

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Activities & Mission

The Soneva Foundation supports the development of projects that have a positive environmental, social and economic impact.

Grants

Sonu & Eva Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2022)
£2,119,521
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£323,118
Latest Expenditure
£354,857

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 173.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,255,786
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,182,336
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £2,119,521
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£323,118
£354,8570 / 0
2024
£472,216
£567,2950 / 0
2023
£231,341
£1,443,4420 / 0
2022
£1,255,786
£2,182,336£2,182,336£1,287,592£1,287,5920 / 0
2021
£2,029,808
£544,713£544,713£1,976,506£1,976,5060 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sonu & Eva Foundation

What does Sonu & Eva Foundation do?

The Soneva Foundation supports the development of projects that have a positive environmental, social and economic impact.

How much income did Sonu & Eva Foundation report in 2025?

Sonu & Eva Foundation reported total income of £323k and reported expenditure of £355k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sonu & Eva Foundation registered as a charity?

Sonu & Eva Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 November 2010 as charity number 1138811. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Sonu & Eva Foundation?

Sonu & Eva Foundation is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sonu & Eva Foundation operate?

Sonu & Eva Foundation operates across 4 areas: Bangladesh, Burma, Maldives and Thailand.

Is Sonu & Eva Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Sonu & Eva Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138811.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 November 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5011887
Charity Number
1138811

Trustees

EVA MALMSTROM-SHIVDASANI
MR SONU SHIVDASANI

Also Known As

  • Slow Life Foundation
  • Soneva Foundation
  • The Slow Life Trust
  • The Soneva Charitable Trust
  • The Soneva Slow Life Trust

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