Hinduism `RL103`¶

Hinduism is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Religion category.

432 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.21% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

\b(hindu(ism|s)?)\b

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	106	0.15%
£10k - £100k	173	0.25%
£100k - £250k	55	0.24%
£250k - £500k	26	0.23%
£500k - £1m	15	0.21%
£1m - £10m	10	0.11%
Over £10m	2	0.09%
Total	387	0.20%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	417	0.24%
oscr	12	0.05%
ccni	3	0.04%
Total	432	0.21%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
SARJUDAS FOUNDATION [Charity number: 273425] Sarjudas Foundation is dedicated to fulfilling the spiritual, cultural and social needs of the people while promoting inner peace and harmony between individuals, within families, and amongst diverse communities. Community work includes Nurturing Children, Promoting Healthy Living, Fostering Education, Encouraging Sports, Serving the Community and Celebrating Hinduism.	£18,839,735
BOCHASANWASI SHRI AKSHAR PURUSHOTTAM SWAMINARAYAN SANSTHA [Charity number: 1143083] A socio-religious Hindu charitabe organisation operating temples and centres throughout the UK to promote the Hindu faith.	£16,221,122
SHRI VENKATESWARA (BALAJI) TEMPLE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM [Charity number: 326712] To promote the advancement of Hindu religion.	£4,449,284
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (UK) [Charity number: SC040512] To promote the advancement of the Hindu Religion and other religions of the world To promote the advancement of education by educational courses programmes and projects and studies of and research in the field of Hindu Religious Philosophy and Yoga (various techniques of concentration as defined and discussed in the Hindu Scriptures) and to make known the results of such studies and research To relieve poverty, mental and physical sickness and distress, and to promote the mental, spiritual or moral improvement of the community'	£3,352,727
SHRI KANAGATHURKKAI AMMAN (HINDU) TEMPLE TRUST [Charity number: 1014409] - Provide a place of worship- Education includes religious studies, traditional methods of worship and cultural activities.	£1,736,858
SHREE SWAMINARAYAN MANDIR BHUJ [Charity number: 1171929] Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj is a socio-religious Hindu charitable organisation dedicated to advancing education through the provision of teaching services, buildings, facilities and grants; and advancing the Hindu faith based on the original teachings and principles of Lord Shree Swaminarayan. It seeks to operate worldwide.	£1,545,822
ANOOPAM MISSION LIMITED [Charity number: 274942] Anoopam Mission is a faith organisation and charity, with a Hindu temple open to all members of the public. Numerous religious functions are held throughout the year, in addition to community events such as medical camps and yoga camps. It also provides a platform for youth activities such as sports, languages, arts, children's camps and organised outings.	£1,424,581
HINDU TAMIL CULTURAL ASSOCIATION (ENFIELD) [Charity number: 1143043] Establish nursery and Hindu religious and educational institutions for the benefit of the Hindu community; Raise funds, invite and receive contributions from person or persons by way of subscriptions and otherwise provided that the Trust shall not undertake trading activities in raising funds for the said objects;	£1,247,523
RAGHUVANSHI MAHAJAN LONDON "RAMA" [Charity number: 1104605] Hindu festivals celebrated :-Monday/Wednesday: Ladies Activity CentreTuesday: Gents Activity Thursday: Bhajans from 6.30pm to 10pm with Prasad at 7.45pmSaturday: 21 Hanuman Chalisa from 11.15 to 1.30pm followed by PrasadSaturday/Sunday: Sponsored Bhajans Daily Programme - at 10.00 to 11.00am and 6.30 to 8.00pmCurrently due to Covid - service provided Digitally only	£1,218,185
THE OXFORD CENTRE FOR HINDU STUDIES [Charity number: 1074458] The principal aim of the Centre, founded in 1997, is the study of Hindu culture, religion, languages, literature, philosophy, history, arts, and society, in all periods and in all parts of the world. All Hindu traditions are included.	£1,140,644

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
HINDU DHARMA SOCIETY [Charity number: 1153921] The Hindu Dharma Society (HDS) was created in 1990 in Brentwood, Essex. 29 years on, we are still standing, promoting our culture and faith. The society consists of people of all ages and is open to all. The majority of functions are based in Essex but members are located all over!The society runs solely on donations and we hope to eventually have a base of our own.	£1,500
BAJRANGBALI SANATAN SOCIETY [Charity number: 1214746] THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:- FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC LIVING IN GREATER LONDON, MIDDLESEX AND SURROUNDING AREAS ARE:1) TO ADVANCE THE HINDU RELIGION, SANATANA DHARMA, THIS INCLUDES THE EVENTUAL PROVISION OF A HINDU TEMPLE, CELEBRATING HINDU FESTIVALS, CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES, AND SPREADING THE HINDU PHILOSOPHY OF PEACE, HARMONY AND ONENESS IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY.2) TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF:(A) ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS; (B) ADVANCING EDUCATION AND (C) RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT;3) TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC BY PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF PRACTICAL HEALTH ADVICE, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS, HEALTH SCREENINGS, SUPPORT GROUPS AND PROVISION OF VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPLIES FOR LOCAL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES ENHANCING THE CAPACITY TO DELIVER QUALITY CARE.
THE CARIBBEAN HINDU CULTURAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 249559] 1. To Promote Hinduism as a way of life for the pursuit of peace and social harmony.2. The advancement of education particularly in Hindu traditions and philosophy, history, language, literature, art and music to add to the diverse cultural richness of the community	£16,327
SHREE LIMBACHIA GNATI MANDAL LEICESTER [Charity number: 1141738] THE MANDAL WAS ESTABLISHED BY A CONSTITUTION FORMALLY ADOPTED IN 1972.THE AIMS ARE TO ADVANCE THE HINDU RELIGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC;TO ACCOMMODATE AND ASSIST IN PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR SPORT,RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION TO INDIVIDUALS ;TO PROVIDE INFORMATION,TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR ALL INVOLVED BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS AND ENABLING THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOCIETY.	£4,869
BASINGSTOKE HINDU SOCIETY [Charity number: 1219055] I) THE ADVANCEMENT OF HINDU DHARMA (RELIGION) AND ITS SANSKRUTI (CULTURE)II) THE PROVISION OF OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE HINDU COMMUNITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.III) THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY SUCH CHARITABLE MEANS AS THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES FROM TIME TO TIME, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS FOR CHARITIES THAT RELIEVE FINANCIAL NEED AND SUFFERING AMONG VICTIMS OF NATURAL OR OTHER KINDS OF DISASTER.IV) TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF LOCAL AREA AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS.
SHREE U K LUHAR GNATI MANDAL [Charity number: 1041163] Various Social Functions and Religious Functions held.The objective of the charity is the advancement of Hindu religion and culture, prevention or relief of poverty, promoting harmony within the wider community, promoting interfaith understanding. Major religious activities are celebrated every year notably Navarati and Diwali	£12,278
CAMBRIDGE HINDU FORUM [Charity number: 1180344] 1. Conduct monthly poojas to enable Hindus or anyone with a interest in Hinduism attend the events in Cambridge.2. Carryout fundraising activities to raise funds for establishment of Hindu Temple in or around Cambridge with community centre insitu. 3. Celebrate major Hindu festivals in Cambridge.4. Conduct monthly Vedic Heritage classes for children.
HINDU SOCIETY OF MAIDENHEAD [Charity number: 1120269] Organise events involving the Hindu Community in religious, cultural, educational, social and welfare areas.	£10,273
AYLESBURY HINDU TEMPLE TRUST [Charity number: 1180887] 1. Hindu Religious activities include prayer or special ceremonies for various Hindu God & Goddesses based on Hindu calendar 2. Hindu Cultural activities include Holi, Diwali 3. Educating people about Hindu Religion, traditions and culture	£37,941
SHRI SHIV SHAKTI SEVA TRUST [Charity number: 1059133] The trust provides help and support in the community by providing Hindu religious services and enhancing wider knowledge of the Hindu religion. Funds raised are used to help in educational, hardship and other charitable organisations with similar remits to support the deserving both in the UK and abroad.