The Hinduja Foundation
The Foundation's objectives are the advancement of education and medicine throughout the world, the relief of poverty, hunger and sickness and the advancement of interfaith understanding.
Activities & Mission
The Foundation's objectives are the advancement of education and medicine throughout the world, the relief of poverty, hunger and sickness and the advancement of interfaith understanding.
Grants
The Hinduja Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2024)
- £121,653
- Who it helps
- people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and arts, culture, heritage, or science
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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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 276). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £620,176 | £226,032 | £220,486 | -£2,248,302 | £0 | 0 / 1 |
| 2023 | £392,788 | £3,023,150 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £248,583 | £250,008 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £114,296 | £123,794 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2020 | £136,705 | £153,467 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Hinduja Foundation
What does The Hinduja Foundation do?
The Foundation's objectives are the advancement of education and medicine throughout the world, the relief of poverty, hunger and sickness and the advancement of interfaith understanding.
How much income did The Hinduja Foundation report in 2024?
The Hinduja Foundation reported total income of £620k and reported expenditure of £226k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Hinduja Foundation?
The Hinduja Foundation has a program ratio of 35.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 276 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Hinduja Foundation registered as a charity?
The Hinduja Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 January 1990 as charity number 802756. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs The Hinduja Foundation?
The Hinduja Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Hinduja Foundation operate?
The Hinduja Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Hinduja Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Hinduja Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 802756.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated