# The Vanza Society of London

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 289608 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/289608)
- Website: https://www.vanzasociety.co.uk
- Latest income: £30.6k; spending £22.5k
- What it funds: Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/vanza-society-of-london

During the year various cultural and religious programmes, namely: Navratri and Diwali celebrations, Dashera havan, devotional bhajans and coach trips to various temples in the UK, were held successfully for the benefit of the members and others.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Vanza Society of London is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and arts / culture / heritage / science for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Vanza Society of London reported income of £30.6k and spending of £22.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Vanza Society of London in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (vanzasociety.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 The Vanza Society of London open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Vanza Society of London is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Vanza Society of London give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Vanza Society of London makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The Vanza Society of London?

In its latest reported year The Vanza Society of London reported income of £30.6k and spending of £22.5k.


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