International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited
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To systematically promote spiritual education based on the teachings of His Divine Grace A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, as given in Bhagavad Gita and Shrimad Bhagavatam, offering spiritual techniques for a more simpler, healthier, happier way of life. To teach and encourage the sankirtana movement, congregational chanting of the Holy Names of God (Krishna) as taught by Sri Caitanya.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1969, it predates 92% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS LIMITED is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS LIMITED is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS LIMITED is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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6 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 6 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 6 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited
International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited is a registered education nonprofit based in Radlett, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £15M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited has £15M in annual revenue. It allocates 32% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
To systematically promote spiritual education based on the teachings of His Divine Grace A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, as given in Bhagavad Gita and Shrimad Bhagavatam, offering spiritual techniques for a more simpler, healthier, happier way of life. To teach and encourage the sankirtana movement, congregational chanting of the Holy Names of God (Krishna) as taught by Sri Caitanya. International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1969.
International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited's registered charity number is 259649. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited is located in Radlett, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.
International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited is based in Radlett in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited
- What is International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited?
- International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited is a education charitable company based in Radlett, United Kingdom. To systematically promote spiritual education based on the teachings of His Divine Grace A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, as given in Bhagavad Gita and Shrimad Bhagavatam, offering spiritual techniques for a more simpler, healthier, happier way of life. To teach and encourage the sankirtana movement, congregational chanting of the Holy Names of God (Krishna) as taught by Sri Caitanya.
- When was International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited founded?
- International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited was founded in 1969.
- Where is International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited located?
- Headquartered in Radlett, England, United Kingdom.
- What is International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £15 million. 32% of expenses go to program services.
- Is International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited trustworthy?
- International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited's website?
- https://www.iskconuk.com
- Are donations to International Society for Krishna Consciousness Limited tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.