Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics (number 1169197) 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 Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics do?
The IAVM organises and runs seminars, workshops and training programmes for students, teachers, trainee teachers and public in various parts of the world. To date these have been in India, the Philippines and South Africa. Each year we run an online conference and an in-person conference, that latter of which takes place in India. The conferences attract researchers, enthusiasts and teachers.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics
Answers Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 15 January 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 does not record Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics's annual return for the year ending 15 January 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Iavm
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Australia · Canada · India · Italy · Philippines · South Africa · United States
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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The register data used for this profile lists Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics as a registered charity (number 1169197) 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.
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Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics's charity number is 1169197. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics do?
The IAVM organises and runs seminars, workshops and training programmes for students, teachers, trainee teachers and public in various parts of the world. To date these have been in India, the Philippines and South Africa. Each year we run an online conference and an in-person conference, that latter of which takes place in India. The conferences attract researchers, enthusiasts and teachers.
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How can I donate to Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics?
The register does not record Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics's trustees paid?
Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics's annual return for the year ending 15 January 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
When was Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics registered as a charity?
Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics was entered on the register on 15 September 2016.