Kagyu Dechen Buddhism

To provide national and regional facilities and support for the teaching study and practice of Karma Kagyu Buddhism under the spiritual guidance of Lama Jampa Thaye.

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Activities & Mission

To provide national and regional facilities and support for the teaching study and practice of Karma Kagyu Buddhism under the spiritual guidance of Lama Jampa Thaye.

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£567,562

Latest Expenditure

£206,419

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 36.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 22% 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 £567,562

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £206,419

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2014 — Kagyu Rime Ling Trust (organisation 1055813)
Asset transfer in in 2014 — Kagyu Dechen Trust (organisation 3938567)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£567,562	£206,419	£206,419	£1,295,687	£912,722	0 / 50
2023	£203,506	£131,226				0 / 50
2022	£150,080	£123,545				0 / 30
2021	£131,223	£90,049				0 / 50
2020	£127,606	£74,591				0 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kagyu Dechen Buddhism

What does Kagyu Dechen Buddhism do?

To provide national and regional facilities and support for the teaching study and practice of Karma Kagyu Buddhism under the spiritual guidance of Lama Jampa Thaye.

How much income did Kagyu Dechen Buddhism report in 2024?

Kagyu Dechen Buddhism reported total income of £568k and reported expenditure of £206k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Kagyu Dechen Buddhism?

Kagyu Dechen Buddhism has a program ratio of 36.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Kagyu Dechen Buddhism registered as a charity?

Kagyu Dechen Buddhism was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 February 2012 as charity number 1145791. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Kagyu Dechen Buddhism?

Kagyu Dechen Buddhism 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 Kagyu Dechen Buddhism operate?

Kagyu Dechen Buddhism operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Kagyu Dechen Buddhism a registered charity?

Yes — Kagyu Dechen Buddhism is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145791.