# Veda Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1121644 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1121644)
- Latest income: £5,677; spending £4,667
- What it funds: Education / training, Accommodation / housing, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout London, India
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/veda-foundation

1. Advancement of Sanskrit Language with a view to appreciate and understand Vedic literature.2. Promote the relevance of Vedic thoughts to modern man in his endeavour to live in harmony with his environment.

## 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 Aug 2025 | £5,677 | £4,667 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £13.8k | £13.1k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £8,396 | £6,860 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £19.7k | £22k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £30.9k | £29.6k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Are the advancement of education in the sanskrit language in order to help people to understand vedic literature and vedic thoughts and feelings.

## What it funds

Veda Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, accommodation / housing, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Veda Foundation reported income of £5,677 and spending of £4,667. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £76.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Veda 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 Veda Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Veda Foundation fund?

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

### Does Veda Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

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

The register does not break out Veda 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 Aug 2025 was £4,667. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.3k a year.

### How large is Veda Foundation?

In its latest reported year Veda Foundation reported income of £5,677 and spending of £4,667.


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