The Karuna Trust
Karuna works alongside the most excluded people in South Asia, overcoming discrimination with locally-led education, gender equality and sustainable livelihood projects.
Activities & Mission
Karuna works alongside the most excluded people in South Asia, overcoming discrimination with locally-led education, gender equality and sustainable livelihood projects.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 143). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,100,568 | £2,209,906 | £1,370,814 | £1,087,312 | £775,886 | 24 / 10 |
| 2024 | £2,182,784 | £2,231,425 | £1,425,106 | £1,196,650 | £875,497 | 24 / 10 |
| 2023 | £2,198,853 | £2,209,936 | £1,495,415 | £1,245,291 | £954,067 | 23 / 19 |
| 2022 | £2,296,485 | £2,157,761 | £1,503,475 | £1,256,374 | £981,918 | 23 / 10 |
| 2021 | £2,288,912 | £1,934,071 | £1,322,217 | £1,117,650 | £794,633 | 23 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Karuna Trust
What does The Karuna Trust do?
Karuna works alongside the most excluded people in South Asia, overcoming discrimination with locally-led education, gender equality and sustainable livelihood projects.
How much income did The Karuna Trust report in 2025?
The Karuna Trust reported total income of £2.10m and reported expenditure of £2.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Karuna Trust?
The Karuna Trust has a program ratio of 65.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 143 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Karuna Trust registered as a charity?
The Karuna Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 June 1987 as charity number 327461. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs The Karuna Trust?
The Karuna Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter David White. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Karuna Trust operate?
The Karuna Trust operates across 3 areas: Bangladesh, India and Nepal.
Is The Karuna Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Karuna Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 327461.
Details
72 HOLLOWAY ROAD
LONDON
N7 8JG
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- 14 May 2026
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