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International Buddhist Progress Society (uk)

Also known as: London Fo Guang Temple

To encourage the study and research of BuddhismTo support related cultural and educational programsTo serve humanity, the community and societyTo develop educational programs for all BuddhistsTo promote international Dharma propagation

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Activities & Mission

To encourage the study and research of BuddhismTo support related cultural and educational programsTo serve humanity, the community and societyTo develop educational programs for all BuddhistsTo promote international Dharma propagation

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

Latest Income
£660,081
Latest Expenditure
£277,562

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 42.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 25% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 82% 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

Donations & Legacies £126,476
Charitable Activities £517,717
Other Trading £12,143
Investments £0
Other Income £3,745

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £277,562
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£660,081
£277,562£277,562£2,904,112£2,186,2991 / 40
2023
£685,570
£240,666£240,666£2,521,593£1,851,1771 / 45
2022
£856,238
£231,583£231,583£2,076,689£1,527,9011 / 45
2021
£598,051
£622,086£622,086£1,452,034£250,0001 / 30
2020
£348,392
£221,3090 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about International Buddhist Progress Society (uk)

What does International Buddhist Progress Society (uk) do?

To encourage the study and research of BuddhismTo support related cultural and educational programsTo serve humanity, the community and societyTo develop educational programs for all BuddhistsTo promote international Dharma propagation

How much income did International Buddhist Progress Society (uk) report in 2024?

International Buddhist Progress Society (uk) reported total income of £660k and reported expenditure of £278k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is International Buddhist Progress Society (uk)?

International Buddhist Progress Society (uk) has a program ratio of 42.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was International Buddhist Progress Society (uk) registered as a charity?

International Buddhist Progress Society (uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 July 1993 as charity number 1023575. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs International Buddhist Progress Society (uk)?

International Buddhist Progress Society (uk) is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does International Buddhist Progress Society (uk) operate?

International Buddhist Progress Society (uk) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is International Buddhist Progress Society (uk) a registered charity?

Yes — International Buddhist Progress Society (uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1023575.

Details

Address
84 MARGARET STREET
LONDON
W1W 8TD
Registration Date
15 July 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1023575
Charity Number
1023575

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Trustees

Fong Goh Lee
Rev Li-Ya Chou
Rev MEI-CHU FAN
Rev Pei Fen Wu Chang
VENERABLE CHUEH YANN SHIH
VENERABLE MIAO SHIUNN SHIH
VENERABLE YI CHEN WU

Sectors & Classifications

Religion

Also Known As

  • London Fo Guang Temple

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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