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Z V M Rangoonwala Foundation

ZVM Rangoonwala Foundation's objective is to provide financial support for exclusively charitable purposes including the relief of hardship, the relief of the elderly, advancement of education and the arts, and other charitable purposes for the benefit of the community. The Foundation provides support to projects and programmes both in the UK and internationally.

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Activities & Mission

ZVM Rangoonwala Foundation's objective is to provide financial support for exclusively charitable purposes including the relief of hardship, the relief of the elderly, advancement of education and the arts, and other charitable purposes for the benefit of the community. The Foundation provides support to projects and programmes both in the UK and internationally.

Grants

Z V M Rangoonwala Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£2,276,327
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief and arts, culture, heritage, or science

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
£1,666,169
Latest Expenditure
£2,356,277

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 141.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 95% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 986). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 79% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £1,666,169
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,356,277
Raising Funds £0
Governance £7,800
Grants to Institutions £2,276,327
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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2022 — S-H-a-R-E Foundation (organisation 3990409)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,666,169
£2,356,277£2,356,277£535,550£00 / 0
2024
£2,885,000
£1,978,763£1,912,361£1,089,465£00 / 0
2023
£2,620,126
£2,673,486£2,610,434£183,228£00 / 0
2022
£2,158,630
£2,058,184£1,985,734£236,588£236,5880 / 0
2021
£765,000
£816,240£816,240£136,142£136,1420 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Z V M Rangoonwala Foundation

What does Z V M Rangoonwala Foundation do?

ZVM Rangoonwala Foundation's objective is to provide financial support for exclusively charitable purposes including the relief of hardship, the relief of the elderly, advancement of education and the arts, and other charitable purposes for the benefit of the community. The Foundation provides support to projects and programmes both in the UK and internationally.

How much income did Z V M Rangoonwala Foundation report in 2025?

Z V M Rangoonwala Foundation reported total income of £1.67m and reported expenditure of £2.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Z V M Rangoonwala Foundation?

Z V M Rangoonwala Foundation has a program ratio of 141.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 986 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Z V M Rangoonwala Foundation registered as a charity?

Z V M Rangoonwala Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 May 1976 as charity number 271513. It has been registered for 50 years.

Who runs Z V M Rangoonwala Foundation?

Z V M Rangoonwala Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is MEHEEN Dalamal. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Z V M Rangoonwala Foundation operate?

Z V M Rangoonwala Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Z V M Rangoonwala Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Z V M Rangoonwala Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 271513.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
17 May 1976
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
271513
Charity Number
271513

Trustees

MEHEEN Dalamal Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Azam Rangoonwala
NAWABZADA KHAWAJA SALIMULLAH ASKARI
SHAKIBA RANGOONWALA

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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