Popular Charities
About Popular Charities
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Popular Charities is a private not for profit company based in Thrissur, Kerala, India. It operates in the financial services and investment segment of the financial services sector. It was incorporated on 07 November 1970 and has been in existence for over 56 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam, under CIN U80301KL1970NPL002310.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹50,000 and a paid-up capital of ₹12,000. It is led by directors including Chakkachamparambil Varghese Francis and Thaliyath Lonappan Pauly.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 22 August 2019, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2019. The registered office is at Tana Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala, India – 680121.
As per the financials filed for FY 2019, the company reported a revenue of ₹5.62 Lakh, a decline of 14% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹38,506 (net margin -6.9%) and EBITDA of -₹3,858 (EBITDA margin -0.7%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 18% over three years.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
CIN history
Popular Charities has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U80301KL1970GAT002310. The current CIN is U80301KL1970NPL002310, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
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| U80301KL1970NPL002310 | Current |
| U80301KL1970GAT002310 | Previous |
Contact details
Popular Charities's registered office is in Thrissur, Kerala. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered AddressTana Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala, India – 680121
- IndustryFinancial Services, Financial Activities
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Business activity
The main business activity of Popular Charities is financial and insurance service. In detail, this covers other financial activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | Financial and insurance Service | K8 | Other financial activities |
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Financials of Popular Charities
FY 2019 filings availablePopular Charities reported revenue of ₹5.62 Lakh (down 14% YoY) for FY 2019.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 18% over three years, including a 14% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 50% in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹38,506 | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -0.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -6.9% | ||||
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Board of directors of Popular Charities
Popular Charities has 6 current directors and 2 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Chakkachamparambil Varghese Francis | Director | 20 Sep 2001 | 25 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Thaliyath Lonappan Pauly | Director | 20 Sep 2001 | 25 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Porathukaran Paul Jose Anto | Director | 18 Jul 2019 | 7 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Paulson Kandamkulathy Joseph Also directs: Kandamkulathi Copra Centre LLP | Director | 20 Sep 2001 | 25 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Thekkekkara Mathew Antony Also directs: Darsana Kuries Pvt Ltd | Director | 12 Mar 2009 | 17 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Johny Joseph Chakkachamparambil | Director | 20 Sep 2001 | 25 Years 1 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Popular Charities is compared with the 10 companies closest to it by revenue in the same principal business activity (other financial activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Viswapriya Finance Limited | ₹5.63 Lakh (FY 2019) | -4.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| NKP Steel Trading Private Limited | ₹5.63 Lakh (FY 2018) | -99.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Sabhyata Nidhi Limited | ₹5.63 Lakh (FY 2020) | Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India | ||||
| Devi Nidhi Limited | ₹5.63 Lakh (FY 2025) | -18.0% | Maniyamkavu, Kerala, India | |||
| K R Chits Private Limited | ₹5.62 Lakh (FY 2025) | -62.0% | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Popular Charitiesthis company | ₹5.62 Lakh (FY 2019) | -₹38,506 | -6.9% | -14.0% | Thrissur, Kerala, India | |
| Vault Berry Private Limited | ₹5.62 Lakh (FY 2018) | Rajkot, Gujarat, India | ||||
| M.M. Rasi Chit Funds (Pattukottai) Private Limited | ₹5.62 Lakh (FY 2024) | 8.0% | Pattukottai, Tamil Nadu, India | |||
| Armstrong Infrastructure Private Limited | ₹5.62 Lakh (FY 2025) | -35.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Anubhav Credit & Viniyog Pvt. Ltd. | ₹5.62 Lakh (FY 2025) | -56.0% | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
| Swawlambinee Federation | ₹5.62 Lakh (FY 2025) | -62.0% | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
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Auditor
Popular Charities is audited by ABRAHAM AND JOSE for the financial year 2017.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| ABRAHAM AND JOSE | FY 2017 | 000010S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Popular Charities is on record for 2 financial years, the latest being FY 2017, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Popular Charities are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Popular Charities; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Popular Charities has 1 active EPFO establishment as of Apr 06, 2024.
GST
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Recent activity
Popular Charities has 8 board changes on record since 2001: 6 appointments and 2 cessations. The latest: Chakkachamparambil Paul Varghese ceased to be Director on 18 Jul 2019.
Frequently asked questions
Popular Charities is an active private not for profit company based in Thrissur, Kerala, India. The company works in financial activities, within the financial services industry. It was incorporated on 07 November 1970 (56+ years old) and is registered under CIN U80301KL1970NPL002310.
Popular Charities has 6 current directors:
- Chakkachamparambil Varghese Francis - Director
- Thaliyath Lonappan Pauly - Director
- Porathukaran Paul Jose Anto - Director
- Paulson Kandamkulathy Joseph - Director
- Thekkekkara Mathew Antony - Director
- Johny Joseph Chakkachamparambil - Director
The latest financial statements of Popular Charities on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2019. Its last annual general meeting was held on 22 August 2019. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Popular Charities is U80301KL1970NPL002310. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Popular Charities was incorporated on 07 November 1970, making it 56+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ernakulam.
The peers of Popular Charities by revenue are Viswapriya Finance Limited, NKP Steel Trading Private Limited, Sabhyata Nidhi Limited, Devi Nidhi Limited, K R Chits Private Limited and 5 more, all in the same principal business activity (other financial activities).
Chakkachamparambil Paul Varghese ceased to be Director on 18 Jul 2019. Porathukaran Paul Jose Anto was appointed as Director on 18 Jul 2019. Muringathuparambil Joseph Davis ceased to be Director on 28 Sep 2017. Popular Charities has 8 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Popular Charities is at Tana Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala, India – 680121.
Popular Charities operates in the financial services industry, in the financial activities segment.
The compliance status of Popular Charities is compliant as of 02 September 2026. The company is actively filing with the Registrar of Companies.
Popular Charities can be reached at its registered office: Tana Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala, India – 680121.