# Avarthanas

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1114601 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1114601)
- Website: https://www.avarthanas.org
- Latest income: £250; spending £1,472
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout London, India, Sri Lanka
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/avarthanas

The advancement of education for the benefit of the public in particular but not exclusively in the arts of classical percussion instruments.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £250 | £1,472 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £10.6k | £17.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £12.2k | £7,739 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £1,213 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £2,707 | not filed |

## 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

## What it 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. In its latest reported year Avarthanas reported income of £250 and spending of £1,472. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £30.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, India and Sri Lanka.

## How to apply

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

### 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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