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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1114601
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Avarthanas is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1114601. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, India and Sri Lanka. The register describes its activities as: “The advancement of education for the benefit of the public in particular but not exclusively in the arts of classical percussion instruments.” Its charitable objects are: “I the advancement of education for the benefit of the public in particular but not exclusively in the arts of classical percussion instruments and south asian culture by:* the provision of public performances* training young people in the sri lankan and indian artsii to support other charitable purposes as the…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £250 and spending of £1,472.
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Latest income
£250
Latest spending
£1,472
- What it funds
- Education / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefArts / culture / heritage / scienceAmateur sport
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £250 | £1,472 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £10.6k | £17.8k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £12.2k | £7,739 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £1,213 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £2,707 |
Charitable objects
I the advancement of education for the benefit of the public in particular but not exclusively in the arts of classical percussion instruments and south asian culture by:* the provision of public performances* training young people in the sri lankan and indian artsii to support other charitable purposes as the trustees so determine
Where it operates
Throughout London, India, Sri Lanka
- Trustees
- 7
What Avarthanas funds
Avarthanas is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, arts / culture / heritage / science and amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £30.9k in total.
How to apply to Avarthanas
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Avarthanas in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (avarthanas.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Avarthanas
Is Avarthanas open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Avarthanas is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Avarthanas fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, India and Sri Lanka.
Does Avarthanas give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Avarthanas makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Avarthanas give each year?
The register does not break out Avarthanas's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £1,472. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,189 a year.
How large is Avarthanas?
In its latest reported year Avarthanas reported income of £250 and spending of £1,472.
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