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The Chellaram Foundation

Grant giving charity which intends to expand its operation world-wide in due course.

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Activities & Mission

Grant giving charity which intends to expand its operation world-wide in due course.

Grants

The Chellaram Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£2,389,305
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes

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
£5,610,429
Latest Expenditure
£2,389,305

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 42.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,251,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £359,429
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,357,491
Raising Funds £5,633
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £26,181

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
£5,610,429
£2,389,305£2,357,491£10,024,510£10,024,5100 / 0
2024
£5,018,092
£4,299,678£4,251,364£6,753,318£6,753,3180 / 1
2023
£5,051,346
£462,828£448,344£5,817,262£5,817,2620 / 1
2022
£800,000
£333,453£333,453£1,248,705£1,248,7050 / 0
2021
£198,106
£237,6130 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
10 July 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4040362
Charity Number
1124939

Trustees

LAL LOKUMAL CHELLARAM Chair
Carole Cook
Also governs 1 other charity
LCF Trust Limited
SANKARASUBRAMANIAN SANKARA NARYANAN
SHOBHNA LAL CHELLARAM

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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