Freely Given Retreats
We aim to make Insight Meditation retreats available to everyone. Our retreats are open to all without any charges. Insight Meditation is the practice of developing mindful investigation, leading to wisdom, compassion and the ending of suffering. It is Buddhist in origin but our retreats are open to all regardless of religious affiliation. Our retreats are generally in silence.
Activities & Mission
We aim to make Insight Meditation retreats available to everyone. Our retreats are open to all without any charges. Insight Meditation is the practice of developing mindful investigation, leading to wisdom, compassion and the ending of suffering. It is Buddhist in origin but our retreats are open to all regardless of religious affiliation. Our retreats are generally in silence.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £16,383 | £19,148 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £20,581 | £20,146 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2022 | £12,097 | £12,090 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2020 | £11,736 | £10,315 | 0 / 6 |
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Frequently asked questions about Freely Given Retreats
What does Freely Given Retreats do?
We aim to make Insight Meditation retreats available to everyone. Our retreats are open to all without any charges. Insight Meditation is the practice of developing mindful investigation, leading to wisdom, compassion and the ending of suffering. It is Buddhist in origin but our retreats are open to all regardless of religious affiliation. Our retreats are generally in silence.
How much income did Freely Given Retreats report in 2024?
Freely Given Retreats reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Freely Given Retreats registered as a charity?
Freely Given Retreats was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 May 2016 as charity number 1167145. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Freely Given Retreats?
Freely Given Retreats is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Lesley Wye. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Freely Given Retreats operate?
Freely Given Retreats operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Freely Given Retreats a registered charity?
Yes — Freely Given Retreats is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167145.
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Rew Road
Ashburton
NEWTON ABBOT
TQ13 7EJ
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