Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK

Advancement of Hindu Dharma (religion) through education, promoting studies into Hindu Dharma, promotion of harmonious inter-race/inter-community relations, celebration of Hindu festivals, language classes, youth seminars, lecture tours from prominent scholars, co-ordination with other Hindu organisations/faith groups, performance of religious rites, teaching of religious education in schools.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£533,399

Latest Expenditure

£269,735

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 50.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 30% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 25% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £468,988

Charitable Activities £43,364

Other Trading £5,216

Investments £15,830

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £269,735

Raising Funds £0

Governance £20,010

Grants to Institutions £0

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£533,399	£269,735	£269,735	£4,102,472	£4,102,472	1 / 150
2024	£392,135	£245,439				0 / 100
2023	£370,218	£238,359				0 / 121
2022	£298,260	£325,914				0 / 121
2021	£127,084	£102,692				0 / 144

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK

What does Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK do?

How much income did Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK report in 2025?

Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK reported total income of £533k and reported expenditure of £270k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK?

Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK has a program ratio of 50.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK registered as a charity?

Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 September 1972 as charity number 262684. It has been registered for 54 years.

Who runs Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK?

Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK operate?

Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK a registered charity?

Yes — Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 262684.