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Registered charity · No. 280961

Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple)

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Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple)?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
£727,938
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
£214,521
Registered charity number
280961
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Woolwich
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple) (number 280961) 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 Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple) do?

The activities of our charity mainly consist of the following:a. Sikh religious prayers for the local communityb. Ceremonials functions such as marriages and religious functions such as Sikh new yearsc. Facilties for teaching punjabi and english languages for any agesd. provision of facilities for the local school children visits as part of their educational program

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple)

Answers Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

How much are Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple)'s highest-paid staff paid?

Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports no employees paid more than £60,000.

The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.

Where does Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple)'s money come from?

Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple) reported £728k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were donations and legacies £593k (81%), other income £86k (12%), investments £49k (7%).

  • Donations and legacies£593k · 81%
  • Other income£86k · 12%
  • Investments£49k · 7%

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple) 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

Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Greenwich Sikh Association; Woolwich Sikh Temple
Where it says it operates
Greenwich

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

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 Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingReligious Activities

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple) as a registered charity (number 280961) 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 Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple)'s charity number?
Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple)'s charity number is 280961. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 280961?
Search 280961 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple) do?
The activities of our charity mainly consist of the following:a. Sikh religious prayers for the local communityb. Ceremonials functions such as marriages and religious functions such as Sikh new yearsc. Facilties for teaching punjabi and english languages for any agesd. provision of facilities for the local school children visits as part of their educational program
Does Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple). This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple)?
Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.woolwichgurdwara.org.uk. 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.
How much is Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple)'s chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Where does Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple)'s money come from?
Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple) reported £728k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were donations and legacies £593k (81%), other income £86k (12%), investments £49k (7%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple)?
The register records Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple) 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 Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple)'s trustees paid?
Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple) previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple): Greenwich Sikh Association; Woolwich Sikh Temple.
When was Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple) registered as a charity?
Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich (Woolwich Sikh Temple) was entered on the register on 29 September 1980.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.