# South Indian Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1053076 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1053076)
- Company number: 03142023
- Website: https://www.sisnambalava.org.uk
- Latest income: £3,926; spending £3,884
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Other names: S I S (working); South Indian Society Limited (previous)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/south-indian-society

Social and cultural events catering to the needs of South Indian community in the London and neighbouring areas.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £3,926 | £3,884 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,546 | £2,487 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,015 | £3,649 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £5,291 | £2,899 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £6,262 | £3,330 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) To advance education about all aspects of South Indian vedic culture including language religion and the arts particularly among children and young people under 21 years of age. (2) To relieve poverty amongst the South Indian families by making a donation towards marriage religious and educational expenses

## What it funds

South Indian Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people, older people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year South Indian Society reported income of £3,926 and spending of £3,884. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £16.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from South Indian Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (sisnambalava.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 South Indian Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does South Indian Society fund?

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

### Does South Indian Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that South Indian Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does South Indian Society give each year?

The register does not break out South Indian Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £3,884. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,250 a year.

### How large is South Indian Society?

In its latest reported year South Indian Society reported income of £3,926 and spending of £3,884.


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