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.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity of the charity during the year was that of a Buddhist Temple, religious teaching, meditation Centre.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 47% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £202,780 | £252,132 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2024 | £180,360 | £190,363 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £215,299 | £174,066 | 0 / 9 | |||
| 2022 | £485,046 | £374,969 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £532,728 | £407,460 | £407,460 | £954,591 | £52,000 | 14 / 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.
How efficient is Dhammakaya North United Kingdom?
Dhammakaya North United Kingdom has a program ratio of 76.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
Newcastle
St. Andrews Centre
Church Street
HEBBURN
NE31 1DR
Registry Information
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Also Known As
- Dhammakaya Scandinavia International
- Dhammakaya Meditation Centre of Newcastle
- Wat Phra Dhammakaya Newcastle
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated