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Dhammakaya North United Kingdom

Also known as: Dhammakaya Scandinavia International, Dhammakaya Meditation Centre of Newcastle, Wat Phra Dhammakaya Newcastle

The principal activity of the charity during the year was that of a Buddhist Temple, religious teaching, meditation Centre.

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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.

Grants

Dhammakaya North United Kingdom is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Grants paid (2021)
£284,440
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
religious activities and other charitable purposes

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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 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£202,780
Latest Expenditure
£252,132

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £532,728
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £407,460
Raising Funds £0
Governance £5,687
Grants to Institutions £284,440
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£202,780
£252,1320 / 4
2024
£180,360
£190,3630 / 4
2023
£215,299
£174,0660 / 9
2022
£485,046
£374,9690 / 20
2021
£532,728
£407,460£407,460£954,591£52,00014 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dhammakaya North United Kingdom

What does Dhammakaya North United Kingdom do?

The principal activity of the charity during the year was that of a Buddhist Temple, religious teaching, meditation Centre.

How much income did Dhammakaya North United Kingdom report in 2025?

Dhammakaya North United Kingdom reported total income of £203k and reported expenditure of £252k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dhammakaya North United Kingdom registered as a charity?

Dhammakaya North United Kingdom was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 August 2017 as charity number 1174069. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Dhammakaya North United Kingdom?

Dhammakaya North United Kingdom is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dhammakaya North United Kingdom operate?

Dhammakaya North United Kingdom operates across 6 areas, including Denmark, France, Norway and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Dhammakaya North United Kingdom a registered charity?

Yes — Dhammakaya North United Kingdom is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174069.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
1 August 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5091282
Charity Number
1174069

Trustees

PHRA PICHIT CHOOMPOLPAISAL
Also governs 2 other charities
Phra Wairot Treenet
Also governs 1 other charity
THEANCHAI CHITVICHEANKUL

Also Known As

  • Dhammakaya Scandinavia International
  • Dhammakaya Meditation Centre of Newcastle
  • Wat Phra Dhammakaya Newcastle

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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