The Bede Griffiths Charitable Trust
Making grants to provide social infrastructure, education and care for the young and elderly in Tamil Nadu, South India in and around the Saccidananda Ashram at Shantivanam.
Activities & Mission
Making grants to provide social infrastructure, education and care for the young and elderly in Tamil Nadu, South India in and around the Saccidananda Ashram at Shantivanam.
Grants
The Bede Griffiths Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £58,052
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, religious activities and economic or community development and employment
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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Financial Information
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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 | £54,812 | £58,052 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2024 | £42,535 | £44,777 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £83,325 | £53,014 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £38,324 | £43,151 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £46,658 | £62,625 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Bede Griffiths Charitable Trust
What does The Bede Griffiths Charitable Trust do?
Making grants to provide social infrastructure, education and care for the young and elderly in Tamil Nadu, South India in and around the Saccidananda Ashram at Shantivanam.
How much income did The Bede Griffiths Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The Bede Griffiths Charitable Trust reported total income of £55k and reported expenditure of £58k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Bede Griffiths Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Bede Griffiths Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 September 2004 as charity number 1106071. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs The Bede Griffiths Charitable Trust?
The Bede Griffiths Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is PIPPA MISTRY-NORMAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Bede Griffiths Charitable Trust operate?
The Bede Griffiths Charitable Trust operates in India, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Bede Griffiths Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Bede Griffiths Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1106071.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated