# Gnanavijayam Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1171492 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1171492)
- Company number: 10572775
- Latest income: £1; spending £582
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Sri Lanka
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/gnanavijayam-foundation

The objects are specifically restricted to such purposes which are exclusively charitable under the laws of England and Wales as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine, including (but not limited to): 1. the advancement of the Hindu religion for the public benefit; and 2. the advancement of education for the public benefit, anywhere in the world, but especially in Sri Lanka

## 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 Jan 2026 | £1 | £582 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £10 | £6,459 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £0 | £31.4k | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £0 | £240 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £0 | £2,755 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects are specifically restricted to such purposes which are exclusively charitable under the laws of England and Wales as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine, including (but not limited to):3.1 the advancement of the Hindu religion for the public benefit; and3.2 the advancement of education for the public benefit,anywhere in the world, but especially in sri Lanka, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and northern Ireland.nothing in the articles shall authorise an application of the property of the charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the charities and trustee investment (Scotland) act 2005 and/or section 2 of the Charities Act (northern Ireland) 2008.

## What it funds

Gnanavijayam Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Gnanavijayam Foundation reported income of £1 and spending of £582. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jan 2026, it spent £41.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Gnanavijayam Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Gnanavijayam Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Gnanavijayam Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Gnanavijayam Foundation fund?

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

### Does Gnanavijayam Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Gnanavijayam Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Gnanavijayam Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Gnanavijayam Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jan 2026 was £582. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,285 a year.

### How large is Gnanavijayam Foundation?

In its latest reported year Gnanavijayam Foundation reported income of £1 and spending of £582.


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