# Hindu Forum of Britain Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1171005 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1171005)
- Website: https://www.hfb.org.uk
- Latest income: £8,430; spending £6,118
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Human rights / equality / diversity, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Hfb Charity (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/hindu-forum-of-britain-charity

The HFB charity organises numbers of events at the House of Parliament & specially Diwali reception; recognition of voluntary work , educational activities and festivals . Over 500 people attend these events. Work for improving health and education, security of POW, acting as a first port of call to victims of Hate-crime from Hindu faith and advising in general about art and culture to young.

## 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 | £8,430 | £6,118 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £7,708 | £7,730 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £6,409 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £10.9k | £1,000 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £102 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1.to advance the Hindu religion in Britain for the benefit of the public through holding of prayers meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals, producing and /or distributing literature on the Hindu religion to enlighten others about the Hindu religion.2.to advance the education of the public in the history, culture and traditions of the Hindu religion through social and other media and educational and religious events. To further or benefit the residents of Britain without distinctions of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious, or other opinions by associating together the said residents and local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education for the residents of Britain.3.the promotion of religious and racial harmony to reduce conflict between people from differing races or religious belief systems, eliminate discrimination and support diversity in society. 4.the promotion of health and wellbeing through the organisation of yoga and other physical activity sessions; the dissemination of information to promote physical and mental health.

## What it funds

Hindu Forum of Britain Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science and human rights / equality / diversity for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Hindu Forum of Britain Charity reported income of £8,430 and spending of £6,118. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £21.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Hindu Forum of Britain Charity in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (hfb.org.uk) 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 Hindu Forum of Britain Charity open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Hindu Forum of Britain Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Hindu Forum of Britain Charity fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Hindu Forum of Britain Charity give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Hindu Forum of Britain Charity makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Hindu Forum of Britain Charity give each year?

The register does not break out Hindu Forum of Britain Charity'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 £6,118. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,251 a year.

### How large is Hindu Forum of Britain Charity?

In its latest reported year Hindu Forum of Britain Charity reported income of £8,430 and spending of £6,118.


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