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The Puri Foundation

The provision of financial assistance to those who are in conditions of need, the advancement of education and for the provision of facilities for recreation.

Activities & Mission

The provision of financial assistance to those who are in conditions of need, the advancement of education and for the provision of facilities for recreation.

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

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,304,230
Latest Expenditure
£230,915

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 2.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 2% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 54.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 8% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 54.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,880,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £392,608
Other Income £31,622

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £126,637
Raising Funds £104,278
Governance £21,538
Grants to Institutions £98,020
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
£5,304,230
£230,915£126,637£10,296,569£10,296,5690 / 1
2024
£445,909
£2,366,1340 / 3
2023
£5,247,424
£740,610£702,603£6,813,734£6,813,7341 / 2
2022
£652,688
£1,795,465£1,756,194£1,421,757£1,421,7570 / 2
2021
£645,909
£1,098,670£1,096,170£2,634,666£00 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Puri Foundation

What does The Puri Foundation do?

The provision of financial assistance to those who are in conditions of need, the advancement of education and for the provision of facilities for recreation.

How much income did The Puri Foundation report in 2025?

The Puri Foundation reported total income of £5.30m and reported expenditure of £231k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Puri Foundation?

The Puri Foundation has a program ratio of 2.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Puri Foundation registered as a charity?

The Puri Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 June 1988 as charity number 327854. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs The Puri Foundation?

The Puri Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Puri Foundation operate?

The Puri Foundation operates across 2 areas: India and Nottinghamshire.

Is The Puri Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Puri Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 327854.

Details

Address
Purico Ltd
1 St. Marks Street
NOTTINGHAM
NG3 1DE
Registration Date
28 June 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
327854
Charity Number
327854

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Trustees

Aman Puri
Dhiraj Lal Shah
MARY KATHERINE MCGOWAN
NATHU RAM PURI
Phool Kumari
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

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