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The British Wheel Of Yoga Limited

Also known as: Bwy

The BWY is a membership based yoga organisation and organised into twelve regions. At the 31 October 2015 there were over 7200 subscribing members.BWY develops and delivers a portfolio of courses for class based and distance learning students.The BWY accredits 9 other yoga teacher training organisations and 3 Approved Yoga Centres.

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Activities & Mission

The BWY is a membership based yoga organisation and organised into twelve regions. At the 31 October 2015 there were over 7200 subscribing members.BWY develops and delivers a portfolio of courses for class based and distance learning students.The BWY accredits 9 other yoga teacher training organisations and 3 Approved Yoga Centres.

Grants

The British Wheel Of Yoga Limited makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£675,855
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives and amateur sport

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£566,009
Latest Expenditure
£675,855

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 119.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £340,724
Charitable Activities £176,237
Other Trading £441
Investments £48,607
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £675,855
Raising Funds £0
Governance £39,543
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£566,009
£675,855£675,855£912,128£911,62813 / 70
2024
£570,670
£703,562£703,562£1,010,170£1,010,17012 / 85
2023
£650,282
£795,921£795,910£1,137,296£1,137,29611 / 130
2022
£686,369
£833,600£833,501£1,133,218£1,325,07112 / 135
2021
£677,905
£758,314£758,298£1,376,071£1,376,07115 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The British Wheel Of Yoga Limited

What does The British Wheel Of Yoga Limited do?

The BWY is a membership based yoga organisation and organised into twelve regions. At the 31 October 2015 there were over 7200 subscribing members.BWY develops and delivers a portfolio of courses for class based and distance learning students.The BWY accredits 9 other yoga teacher training organisations and 3 Approved Yoga Centres.

How much income did The British Wheel Of Yoga Limited report in 2025?

The British Wheel Of Yoga Limited reported total income of £566k and reported expenditure of £676k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The British Wheel Of Yoga Limited registered as a charity?

The British Wheel Of Yoga Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 2010 as charity number 1136674. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The British Wheel Of Yoga Limited?

The British Wheel Of Yoga Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The British Wheel Of Yoga Limited operate?

The British Wheel Of Yoga Limited operates in Scotland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The British Wheel Of Yoga Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The British Wheel Of Yoga Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136674.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
30 June 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5010025
Charity Number
1136674

Trustees

Alexandra Clare Yates
Also governs 1 other charity
Diana Catherine O'Reilly
Elizabeth Ives Lounsbury Ross
Emma Jane Thomas
Janette Hilda Palmer
Keith Hart
Lucy Croucher
Sabita Gottumukkala

Also Known As

  • Bwy

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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