The Chellaram Foundation
Grant giving charity which intends to expand its operation world-wide in due course.
Activities & Mission
Grant giving charity which intends to expand its operation world-wide in due course.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 9% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 | £5,610,429 | £2,389,305 | £2,357,491 | £10,024,510 | £10,024,510 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £5,018,092 | £4,299,678 | £4,251,364 | £6,753,318 | £6,753,318 | 0 / 1 |
| 2023 | £5,051,346 | £462,828 | £448,344 | £5,817,262 | £5,817,262 | 0 / 1 |
| 2022 | £800,000 | £333,453 | £333,453 | £1,248,705 | £1,248,705 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £198,106 | £237,613 | 0 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Chellaram Foundation
What does The Chellaram Foundation do?
Grant giving charity which intends to expand its operation world-wide in due course.
How much income did The Chellaram Foundation report in 2025?
The Chellaram Foundation reported total income of £5.61m and reported expenditure of £2.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Chellaram Foundation?
The Chellaram Foundation has a program ratio of 42.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Chellaram Foundation registered as a charity?
The Chellaram Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 2008 as charity number 1124939. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Chellaram Foundation?
The Chellaram Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is LAL LOKUMAL CHELLARAM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Chellaram Foundation operate?
The Chellaram Foundation operates across 2 areas: Spain and England And Wales.
Is The Chellaram Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Chellaram Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1124939.
Details
22 BAKER STREET
LONDON
W1U 3BW
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