# World Council of Jain Academies

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1081222 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1081222)
- Website: https://www.jainnetwork.com
- Latest income: £38; spending £60
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Belgium, India, United States
- Other names: Wcja (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/world-council-of-jain-academies

THE CHARITY CO-OPERATES AND PROVIDES HUMAN RESOURCES TO INDIAN SUMMER SCHOOL OF JAIN STUDIES - OPERATED BY USA TRUSTEES. IT HAS ESTABLISHED DEPARTMENT OF JAIN STUDIES IN FACULTY OF COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS ? ANTWERP AND CHAIR IN JAINOLOGY IN MUMBAI. IT PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR LECTURES AND STUDIES FOR VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS IN UK.

## 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 | £38 | £60 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £38 | £60 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £96 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £69 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of public education in Jain culture and society, in both its traditional and contemporary aspects

## What it funds

World Council of Jain Academies is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year World Council of Jain Academies reported income of £38 and spending of £60. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £285 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Belgium, India and United States.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from World Council of Jain Academies in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (jainnetwork.com) 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 World Council of Jain Academies open for applications now?

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

### Where does World Council of Jain Academies fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Belgium, India and United States.

### Does World Council of Jain Academies give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that World Council of Jain Academies makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does World Council of Jain Academies give each year?

The register does not break out World Council of Jain Academies'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 £60. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £57 a year.

### How large is World Council of Jain Academies?

In its latest reported year World Council of Jain Academies reported income of £38 and spending of £60.


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