Gaia House Trust
Also known as: Gaia House
Gaia House is an Insight Meditation Centre offering a year round programme of silent retreats with meditation instruction and teachings drawn from the Buddhist traditions.
Activities & Mission
Gaia House is an Insight Meditation Centre offering a year round programme of silent retreats with meditation instruction and teachings drawn from the Buddhist traditions.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 31% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 75% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,366,290 | £1,072,825 | £1,072,597 | £1,724,056 | £663,439 | 27 / 30 |
| 2023 | £1,152,109 | £987,410 | £986,391 | £1,425,641 | £406,705 | 27 / 25 |
| 2022 | £751,127 | £805,458 | £805,458 | £1,254,066 | £213,825 | 27 / 15 |
| 2021 | £581,530 | £582,028 | £582,028 | £1,336,578 | £0 | 25 / 1 |
| 2020 | £653,534 | £542,495 | £542,361 | £1,312,393 | £0 | 22 / 7 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Gaia House Trust
What does Gaia House Trust do?
Gaia House is an Insight Meditation Centre offering a year round programme of silent retreats with meditation instruction and teachings drawn from the Buddhist traditions.
How much income did Gaia House Trust report in 2024?
Gaia House Trust reported total income of £1.37m and reported expenditure of £1.07m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Gaia House Trust?
Gaia House Trust has a program ratio of 78.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Gaia House Trust registered as a charity?
Gaia House Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 1990 as charity number 900339. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs Gaia House Trust?
Gaia House Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Gaia House Trust operate?
Gaia House Trust operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Gaia House Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Gaia House Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 900339.
Details
West Ogwell
NEWTON ABBOT
TQ12 6EW
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Also Known As
- Gaia House
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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