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.

Country

Spain

Region

England And Wales

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 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

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.