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harnham buddhist monastery trust

The charity supports the general public. Harnham Buddhist Monastery Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is religious activities. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Belsay and operates in Northumberland.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the teachings of the Buddha (Buddha Sasana) by:a) Providing, maintaining and supporting in accordance with the principles of the Theravada Vinaya, residential establishments for a Monastic Sangha of persons who have undertaken the Rules of Training (Sikkhapada)b) Supporting lay people in the practise of the teachings of the Buddha

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£559,473
Latest Expenditure
£162,071

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 28.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £559,941
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £11,844
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £162,071
Raising Funds £0
Governance £4,436
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£559,473£162,071£162,071£2,526,690£38,2391 / 50
2023£185,895£174,0090 / 50
2022£145,973£131,9310 / 100
2021£134,157£150,0280 / 100
2020£83,300£104,3060 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers