Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Shiva Charity UK is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.
Shiva Charity UK (number 1045197) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Shiva Charity UK do?
In Nepal we have been rebuilding a school that had been completely destroyed in the 2015 earthquake. There are 5 new classrooms, a toilet block and a new drinking water filtration system. We have also recently repainted two school and repaired and replaced desks and chairs. We are currently sponsoring 6 children through their education at the school.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shiva Charity UK
Answers Shiva Charity UK gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Shiva Charity UK as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Shiva Charity UK's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
S H I V a; Shiva; Shiva Charity
Previous names on the register
School Helping India Voluntary Association; Schools Helping India Voluntary Association
Where it says it operates
Nepal · Sri Lanka
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Shiva Charity UK registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for Shiva Charity UK yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Shiva Charity UK.
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The register data used for this profile lists Shiva Charity UK as a registered charity (number 1045197) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Shiva Charity UK's charity number?
Shiva Charity UK's charity number is 1045197. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1045197?
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What does Shiva Charity UK do?
In Nepal we have been rebuilding a school that had been completely destroyed in the 2015 earthquake. There are 5 new classrooms, a toilet block and a new drinking water filtration system. We have also recently repainted two school and repaired and replaced desks and chairs. We are currently sponsoring 6 children through their education at the school.
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How can I donate to Shiva Charity UK?
Shiva Charity UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.shivacharity.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Shiva Charity UK?
The register records Shiva Charity UK as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Shiva Charity UK's trustees paid?
Shiva Charity UK's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Shiva Charity UK previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Shiva Charity UK: School Helping India Voluntary Association; Schools Helping India Voluntary Association.
When was Shiva Charity UK registered as a charity?
Shiva Charity UK was entered on the register on 23 March 1995.