# Khalsa Diwan Afghanistan

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1147561 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1147561)
- Website: https://www.khalsadiwan.co.uk
- Latest income: £1,824; spending £675
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Birmingham City, Stoke-on-trent City, Afghanistan, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands, Pakistan, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United States
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/khalsa-diwan-afghanistan

The objects of the charity are: 1. The advancement of the Sikh religion. 2. The advancement of education for the public benefit. 3. The relief of need, in particular but not exclusively in Afghanistan, India and Pakistan by the provision of funds, goods and services designed to relieve those needs.

## 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 2026 | £1,824 | £675 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £5,362 | £129 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £18.3k | £12.6k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £612 | £296 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £3,112 | £233 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. The advancement of the Sikh religion.2. The advancement of education for the public benefit.3. The relief of need, in particular but not exclusively in Afghanistan, India and Pakistan, by the provision of funds, goods and services designed to relieve those needs.

## What it funds

Khalsa Diwan Afghanistan is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment and human rights / equality / diversity for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Khalsa Diwan Afghanistan reported income of £1,824 and spending of £675. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £14k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Stoke-on-trent City, Afghanistan, Austria and Belgium and 10 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Khalsa Diwan Afghanistan in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (khalsadiwan.co.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 Khalsa Diwan Afghanistan open for applications now?

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

### Where does Khalsa Diwan Afghanistan fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Stoke-on-trent City, Afghanistan, Austria and Belgium and 10 more areas.

### Does Khalsa Diwan Afghanistan give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Khalsa Diwan Afghanistan makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Khalsa Diwan Afghanistan give each year?

The register does not break out Khalsa Diwan Afghanistan'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 2026 was £675. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,792 a year.

### How large is Khalsa Diwan Afghanistan?

In its latest reported year Khalsa Diwan Afghanistan reported income of £1,824 and spending of £675.


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