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The Dr N K Shah Trust

The trust promotes its aims with the co-operation of UK charities such as The Jain Network, Jain Samaj Europe, Jain Sangha of Europe, Ahimsa for Quality of Life, Jain Academy, World Council of Jain Academies and interfaith organisations. The trustees have attended relevant international conferences/meetings and have made donations for relief of poverty, religious education & place of worship.

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Activities & Mission

The trust promotes its aims with the co-operation of UK charities such as The Jain Network, Jain Samaj Europe, Jain Sangha of Europe, Ahimsa for Quality of Life, Jain Academy, World Council of Jain Academies and interfaith organisations. The trustees have attended relevant international conferences/meetings and have made donations for relief of poverty, religious education & place of worship.

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
£633,363
Latest Expenditure
£83,146

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 10.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 10% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 80.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 18% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 21.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 11% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £621,041
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £12,322
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £66,800
Raising Funds £16,346
Governance £1,800
Grants to Institutions £65,000
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.

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
£633,363
£83,146£66,800£1,486,479£10,0000 / 0
2024
£934,526
£679,030£679,002£748,648£10,0000 / 0
2023
£3,423,584
£128,558£51,762£6,404,698£30,0003 / 28
2022
£10,794
£216,9920 / 3
2021
£678,331
£49,428£40,000£2,289,937£25,0000 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Dr N K Shah Trust

What does The Dr N K Shah Trust do?

The trust promotes its aims with the co-operation of UK charities such as The Jain Network, Jain Samaj Europe, Jain Sangha of Europe, Ahimsa for Quality of Life, Jain Academy, World Council of Jain Academies and interfaith organisations. The trustees have attended relevant international conferences/meetings and have made donations for relief of poverty, religious education & place of worship.

How much income did The Dr N K Shah Trust report in 2025?

The Dr N K Shah Trust reported total income of £633k and reported expenditure of £83k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Dr N K Shah Trust?

The Dr N K Shah Trust has a program ratio of 10.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Dr N K Shah Trust registered as a charity?

The Dr N K Shah Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 1986 as charity number 327291. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs The Dr N K Shah Trust?

The Dr N K Shah Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Samir Natvarlal Shah President. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Dr N K Shah Trust operate?

The Dr N K Shah Trust operates across 4 areas: Belgium, India, United States and London.

Is The Dr N K Shah Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Dr N K Shah Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 327291.

Details

Address
20 JAMES CLOSE
WOODLANDS
LONDON
NW11 9QX
Registration Date
12 November 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
327291
Charity Number
327291

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Trustees

Dr Samir Natvarlal Shah President Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Ajay Manmohan Shah VPresident
Also governs 1 other charity
Leena Shah
Also governs 1 other charity
Nita Shah

Sectors & Classifications

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