SHIVA TRUST
SHIVA TRUST is a UK-based nonprofit organisation registered with the Charity Commission (no. 1200725) focused on educational support, skills training, and poverty relief. Founded in 2001 by Ramana, the charity operates with a family-run structure and emphasises empowering marginalised individuals through community-based programmes[2][3].

Activities
The organisation develops educational initiatives and skills training programmes aimed at fostering mental health, wellbeing, and personal development for children, young people, and adults[2][4]. Its mission includes creating effective learning environments to help individuals achieve their full potential, alongside distributing bespoke poverty relief packages designed to complement its educational efforts[3][4].

Operational scope
While primarily active in UK communities, SHIVA TRUST extends its impact globally through collaborations and outreach programmes[3]. Its work targets holistic development, integrating practical wisdom into training curricula to address socio-economic barriers[3][4].

Governance
As a registered charity, SHIVA TRUST operates under standard UK charitable governance frameworks, though specific details about its trustee structure are not publicly disclosed beyond its family-run ethos[2][3]. The organisation does not engage in trading activities or remunerate trustees[1][3].

Historical context
A separate charity named SHIVA TRUST (registered no. 1148843) existed but was removed from the Charity Commission register, with records indicating operations until July 2023[1]. The current active entity (no. 1200725) continues the foundational vision of its predecessor under the same branding[1][4].

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5030381 [2] https://www.shivatrust.org [3] https://www.shivatrust.org/about/ [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1200725&subId=0 [5] https://www.instagram.com/shivatrustcharity/