The Shree Swaminarayan Temple
Advancement and propagation of the faith of Swaminarayan among its members and others to allow all generations to experience the soul, spirit and essence of the religion and culture via the provision of the Temple as a place of worship for all its members.The Trust runs a school in the Temple at the weekend and also provides overseas aid to various institutions who require monetary assistance.
Activities & Mission
Advancement and propagation of the faith of Swaminarayan among its members and others to allow all generations to experience the soul, spirit and essence of the religion and culture via the provision of the Temple as a place of worship for all its members.The Trust runs a school in the Temple at the weekend and also provides overseas aid to various institutions who require monetary assistance.
Grants
The Shree Swaminarayan Temple makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2024)
- £1,035,054
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- What it supports
- education and training, 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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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 5% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 227). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,746,489 | £1,035,054 | £838,920 | £19,221,913 | £15,976,991 | 5 / 150 |
| 2023 | £1,754,121 | £583,943 | £515,535 | £18,510,478 | £15,279,656 | 5 / 140 |
| 2022 | £2,393,973 | £560,553 | £513,795 | £17,340,300 | £14,141,978 | 5 / 140 |
| 2021 | £1,693,059 | £519,800 | £442,428 | £15,506,880 | £12,350,558 | 4 / 140 |
| 2020 | £954,357 | £305,349 | £266,177 | £14,333,621 | £11,237,490 | 4 / 140 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Shree Swaminarayan Temple
What does The Shree Swaminarayan Temple do?
Advancement and propagation of the faith of Swaminarayan among its members and others to allow all generations to experience the soul, spirit and essence of the religion and culture via the provision of the Temple as a place of worship for all its members.The Trust runs a school in the Temple at the weekend and also provides overseas aid to various institutions who require monetary assistance.
How much income did The Shree Swaminarayan Temple report in 2024?
The Shree Swaminarayan Temple reported total income of £1.75m and reported expenditure of £1.04m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Shree Swaminarayan Temple?
The Shree Swaminarayan Temple has a program ratio of 48.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 227 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Shree Swaminarayan Temple registered as a charity?
The Shree Swaminarayan Temple was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 September 1973 as charity number 266260. It has been registered for 53 years.
Who runs The Shree Swaminarayan Temple?
The Shree Swaminarayan Temple is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is KURJI DEVRAJ PATEL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Shree Swaminarayan Temple operate?
The Shree Swaminarayan Temple operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Shree Swaminarayan Temple a registered charity?
Yes — The Shree Swaminarayan Temple is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 266260.
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Other notable Economic and community development charities
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated