# KANNADA BALAGA UK

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 326572
- **Other names:** KANNADA BALAGA OF UK
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** May 16, 1984
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=326572


## Contact

- **Address:** 28 Hatchell Drive, DONCASTER, South Yorkshire
- **Postcode:** DN4 6SH
- **Phone:** 07736682634
- **Email:** sumana_girish@yahoo.com
- **Website:** www.kannadabalaga.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 3.1 TO PROMOTE, FACILITATE, ORGANISE, AND PARTICIPATE IN CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF KANNADIGAS RESIDENT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR IN INDIA. REVITALISE AND REVIVE INDIAN TRADITIONS INCLUDING, AND IN PARTICULAR, THE TRADITIONS OF KARNATAKA AMONG ITS MEMBERS, THE FUTURE GENERATION AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHO ARE INTERESTED IN INDIAN CULTURE.3.2 TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE SUBJECT OF KANNADA LANGUAGE, KANNADA LITERATURE, KARNATAKA’S ART, CULTURE, TRADITION, MUSIC, SPORT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND INDIA. THIS WILL BE UNDERTAKEN BY ORGANISING SUITABLE EVENTS IN VARIOUS PARTS OF UK AND/OR THROUGH OUR PUBLICATIONS. WHERE NECESSARY SPECIALIST TALENT FROM UK OR ABROAD SHALL BE INVITED TO PERFORM/TALK IN THOSE EVENTS.3.3 FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN INDIA AND IN PARTICULAR IN KARNATAKA BY PROVIDING: GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.3.4 THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL NEED AND SUFFERING AMONG VICTIMS OF NATURAL OR OTHER KINDS OF DISASTER IN THE FORM OF MONEY (OR OTHER MEANS DEEMED SUITABLE) FOR PERSONS, BODIES, ORGANISATIONS AND/OR COUNTRIES AFFECTED.3.5          TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND HELP YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH:(A) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE.(B) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.

**Activities:** Promote, facilitate, organise, participate in cultural, educational & other charitable activities for the benefit of Kannadigas resident in the UK and/or in India. Revitalise & revive the traditions of Karnataka among its members, the future generation & the local community who are interested in Indian culture. Educate them in Kannada Language, Literature, Art, Culture, Tradition & Music.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- India
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £55326 | £60841 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £99410 | £97777 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £46871 | £53834 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £63431 | £46950 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £34753 | £41664 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Sumana Girish** (Chair) — appointed April 23, 2022
- Amit Naik — appointed May 3, 2025
- Ashirwad Merve — appointed April 23, 2022
- Dr CHANDRAPPA THIPPESWAMY — appointed April 23, 2022
- Dr Jagannath Gopalappa — appointed May 3, 2025
- Dr Kumar Thippeswamy Naik — appointed May 3, 2025
- Dr Rashmi Manjunatha — appointed April 23, 2022
- Dr Sumana Narain — appointed May 3, 2025
- Navya Anand — appointed May 3, 2025
- Roopasi Hegde Bhajanehatti — appointed May 3, 2025