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The Kalgidhar Trust

1. To propagate the sikh religion in accordance with the tenets of the Ten Gurus and the living Guru Granth Sahib Ji (The eternal living Guru). 2. To aid in relieving poverty in the U.K and abroad.This is carried out as follows:ÔÇóCatering for the needs of elderly (1 to 1 support)

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Activities & Mission

1. To propagate the sikh religion in accordance with the tenets of the Ten Gurus and the living Guru Granth Sahib Ji (The eternal living Guru). 2. To aid in relieving poverty in the U.K and abroad.This is carried out as follows:ÔÇóCatering for the needs of elderly (1 to 1 support)

Grants

The Kalgidhar Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Grants paid (2025)
£1,057,000
Who it helps
children and young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief and religious activities

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
£1,337,000
Latest Expenditure
£1,248,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,337,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,194,000
Raising Funds £54,000
Governance £4,000
Grants to Institutions £1,057,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,337,000
£1,248,000£1,194,000£236,000£175,0004 / 25
2024
£1,179,000
£1,111,000£1,069,000£147,000£115,0003 / 20
2023
£886,000
£961,000£914,000£79,000£79,0003 / 20
2022
£1,191,000
£1,043,000£995,000£154,000£154,0003 / 20
2021
£790,000
£800,000£746,000£6,000£28,0002 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Kalgidhar Trust

What does The Kalgidhar Trust do?

1. To propagate the sikh religion in accordance with the tenets of the Ten Gurus and the living Guru Granth Sahib Ji (The eternal living Guru). 2. To aid in relieving poverty in the U.K and abroad.This is carried out as follows:ÔÇóCatering for the needs of elderly (1 to 1 support)

How much income did The Kalgidhar Trust report in 2025?

The Kalgidhar Trust reported total income of £1.34m and reported expenditure of £1.25m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Kalgidhar Trust registered as a charity?

The Kalgidhar Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 October 1994 as charity number 1041548. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs The Kalgidhar Trust?

The Kalgidhar Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Kalgidhar Trust operate?

The Kalgidhar Trust operates across 4 areas: Canada, India, United States and England And Wales.

Is The Kalgidhar Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Kalgidhar Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1041548.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
24 October 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1041548
Charity Number
1041548

Trustees

Dr Davinder Singh Samloke
HARKISHAN SINGH
R S ATTWAL
Also governs 2 other charities
R S RAI

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Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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