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Dhammakaya International Society Of The United Kingdom

Also known as: Disuk

The principal activity of the charity during the year was that of a Buddhist Temple, religious teaching, meditation Centre, administration support for new Temple building and awarding grants for Buddhist research.

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Activities & Mission

The principal activity of the charity during the year was that of a Buddhist Temple, religious teaching, meditation Centre, administration support for new Temple building and awarding grants for Buddhist research.

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£641,283
Latest Expenditure
£995,538

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 155.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 97% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 57% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £641,272
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £11
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £995,538
Raising Funds £0
Governance £9,630
Grants to Institutions £514,662
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
£641,283
£995,538£995,538£6,064,458£103,1470 / 50
2023
£353,293
£445,8120 / 50
2022
£365,419
£348,7410 / 50
2021
£302,972
£297,7440 / 50
2020
£432,205
£688,7790 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dhammakaya International Society Of The United Kingdom

What does Dhammakaya International Society Of The United Kingdom do?

The principal activity of the charity during the year was that of a Buddhist Temple, religious teaching, meditation Centre, administration support for new Temple building and awarding grants for Buddhist research.

How much income did Dhammakaya International Society Of The United Kingdom report in 2024?

Dhammakaya International Society Of The United Kingdom reported total income of £641k and reported expenditure of £996k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Dhammakaya International Society Of The United Kingdom?

Dhammakaya International Society Of The United Kingdom has a program ratio of 155.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Dhammakaya International Society Of The United Kingdom registered as a charity?

Dhammakaya International Society Of The United Kingdom was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 May 2004 as charity number 1103950. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Dhammakaya International Society Of The United Kingdom?

Dhammakaya International Society Of The United Kingdom is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dhammakaya International Society Of The United Kingdom operate?

Dhammakaya International Society Of The United Kingdom operates across 7 areas, including Belgium, Denmark, France and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Dhammakaya International Society Of The United Kingdom a registered charity?

Yes — Dhammakaya International Society Of The United Kingdom is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1103950.

Details

Address
Dhammakaya International
1-2 Brushfield Way
Knaphill
WOKING
GU21 2TG
Registration Date
26 May 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4004489
Charity Number
1103950

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Trustees

PHRA NICHOLAS THANISSARO
PHRA PICHIT CHOOMPOLPAISAL
Also governs 2 other charities
Phra Ronnapop Lapcharoen
PHRA SONTHAYA WANDEE
PHRA WAIROT TREENET
Rev PHRA VEERA VINGVORN
Also governs 2 other charities
THEANCHAI CHITVICHEANKUL

Sectors & Classifications

Health Religion

Also Known As

  • Disuk

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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