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Adhisthana Trust

Also known as: Triratna Preceptors' College Trust

The charity advances the Buddhist religion by overseeing the training and ordination of new members of the Triratna Buddhist Order and by making the teaching of Buddhist as presented by Urgyen Sangharakshita available on an international basis to the general public. The charity operates a retreat and study centre located in Herefordshire open to anyone interested in exploring Buddhism.

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Activities & Mission

The charity advances the Buddhist religion by overseeing the training and ordination of new members of the Triratna Buddhist Order and by making the teaching of Buddhist as presented by Urgyen Sangharakshita available on an international basis to the general public. The charity operates a retreat and study centre located in Herefordshire open to anyone interested in exploring Buddhism.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£903,828
Latest Expenditure
£793,478

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £104,741
Charitable Activities £736,776
Other Trading £53,039
Investments £9,272
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £793,478
Raising Funds £0
Governance £5,394
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£903,828
£793,478£793,478£3,511,252£150,00017 / 50
2023
£794,936
£787,613£787,613£3,400,902£381,25116 / 100
2022
£595,520
£689,168£689,168£3,393,579£150,00015 / 50
2021
£526,984
£498,403£498,403£3,487,227£727,93314 / 50
2020
£397,122
£448,3930 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Adhisthana Trust

What does Adhisthana Trust do?

The charity advances the Buddhist religion by overseeing the training and ordination of new members of the Triratna Buddhist Order and by making the teaching of Buddhist as presented by Urgyen Sangharakshita available on an international basis to the general public. The charity operates a retreat and study centre located in Herefordshire open to anyone interested in exploring Buddhism.

How much income did Adhisthana Trust report in 2024?

Adhisthana Trust reported total income of £904k and reported expenditure of £793k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Adhisthana Trust registered as a charity?

Adhisthana Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 2011 as charity number 1142673. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Adhisthana Trust?

Adhisthana Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Timothy James Brodie. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Adhisthana Trust operate?

Adhisthana Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Adhisthana Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Adhisthana Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142673.

Details

Address
Adhisthana
Coddington
Ledbury
HR8 1JL
Registration Date
1 July 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5016814
Charity Number
1142673

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Trustees

Timothy James Brodie Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Bernard Murphy
Dishir Thakkar
Also governs 2 other charities
Hana Dilley
Also governs 1 other charity
Rachel Lovering

Also Known As

  • Triratna Preceptors' College Trust

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30 July 2026
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