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Future Dharma Fund

The Charity raises funds from individuals and related organisations within the Triratna Buddhist Community. Grants are awarded to charities, projects and groups within the Triratna Buddhist Community whose activities further the aims and objectives of the Future Dharma Fund

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Activities & Mission

The Charity raises funds from individuals and related organisations within the Triratna Buddhist Community. Grants are awarded to charities, projects and groups within the Triratna Buddhist Community whose activities further the aims and objectives of the Future Dharma Fund

Grants

Future Dharma Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2021)
£241,453
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
religious activities

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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 26 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£450,907
Latest Expenditure
£359,892

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 59.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 83.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 15.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £565,192
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £8,545

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £339,301
Raising Funds £62,691
Governance £484
Grants to Institutions £241,453
Other Expenditure £6,925

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
£450,907
£359,8920 / 3
2024
£410,066
£404,7700 / 5
2023
£404,774
£472,6490 / 0
2022
£435,113
£514,5450 / 3
2021
£573,737
£408,917£339,301£322,148£102,2307 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Future Dharma Fund

What does Future Dharma Fund do?

The Charity raises funds from individuals and related organisations within the Triratna Buddhist Community. Grants are awarded to charities, projects and groups within the Triratna Buddhist Community whose activities further the aims and objectives of the Future Dharma Fund

How much income did Future Dharma Fund report in 2025?

Future Dharma Fund reported total income of £451k and reported expenditure of £360k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Future Dharma Fund registered as a charity?

Future Dharma Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 May 2016 as charity number 1167344. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Future Dharma Fund?

Future Dharma Fund is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Future Dharma Fund operate?

Future Dharma Fund operates across 26 areas, including Australia, Belgium, Brazil and 23 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Future Dharma Fund a registered charity?

Yes — Future Dharma Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167344.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
25 May 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5076367
Charity Number
1167344

Trustees

Alan Pennington Ashley
Benjamin Brewer
Caroline Ivimey-Parr
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Paramabandhu Groves
Also governs 1 other charity
Ksantikara Alexander Green
Also governs 2 other charities
Laura Hamilton
Also governs 2 other charities
Mary Healy
Matthew James Webb
Also governs 1 other charity
Shirley Anne Robertson

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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