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Paramitha Community Development Foundation

A Charity that provides teaching of the Buddhist way, organising celebrations, cultural events, counselling, Meditation and language classes. To preserve and protect health by using meditation as a way of promoting healing and relieving stress. We cover all the communities that range from Cardiff to Swindon and Gloucester to Southampton and individual families throughout the region.

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Activities & Mission

A Charity that provides teaching of the Buddhist way, organising celebrations, cultural events, counselling, Meditation and language classes. To preserve and protect health by using meditation as a way of promoting healing and relieving stress. We cover all the communities that range from Cardiff to Swindon and Gloucester to Southampton and individual families throughout the region.

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
£84,545
Latest Expenditure
£72,967

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 86.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 86.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£84,545
£72,9670 / 1000
2023
£103,716
£22,4980 / 800
2022
£75,305
£24,2620 / 600
2021
£159,287
£21,3570 / 500
2020
£66,626
£25,1020 / 350

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Paramitha Community Development Foundation

What does Paramitha Community Development Foundation do?

A Charity that provides teaching of the Buddhist way, organising celebrations, cultural events, counselling, Meditation and language classes. To preserve and protect health by using meditation as a way of promoting healing and relieving stress. We cover all the communities that range from Cardiff to Swindon and Gloucester to Southampton and individual families throughout the region.

How much income did Paramitha Community Development Foundation report in 2024?

Paramitha Community Development Foundation reported total income of £85k and reported expenditure of £73k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Paramitha Community Development Foundation registered as a charity?

Paramitha Community Development Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 February 2015 as charity number 1160561. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Paramitha Community Development Foundation?

Paramitha Community Development Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is VEN PELWATTE DHAMMANANDA THERO. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Paramitha Community Development Foundation operate?

Paramitha Community Development Foundation operates across 2 areas: Sri Lanka and England And Wales.

Is Paramitha Community Development Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Paramitha Community Development Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160561.

Details

Address
87 Church Road
Frampton Cotterell
BRISTOL
BS36 2NE
Registration Date
19 February 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5051962
Charity Number
1160561

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Trustees

VEN PELWATTE DHAMMANANDA THERO Chair
Madurusinghe Mudiyanselage Dinesh Maduranga
Mahesh Sooriyabandara
Also governs 1 other charity
RAYMOND ANTHONY DOUGLAS COLE
Rev Pelwatte Seewalee Thero
UPALI GUNATILLAKA

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