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Religion Charities That specialise in Buddhism

Discover 312 Religion charities that specialise in buddhism. Use the search below to filter within these results.

312
Charities
£15,747,557,980
Total Income
£424,131
Avg Income
89.5%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Nichiren Shoshu Buddhist Association

Arts, Professions, Religion

Hosting meetings headed by visiting priests.Supplying study materials and items needed for correct practice ( incense, prayer books etc).

Latest Income: £21,402
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Leicester Council Of Faiths Limited

Religion

Leicester Council of Faiths promotes trust, understanding and co-operation among the city's faith communities, speaks up for their viewpoint on significant issues, provides reliable information to civic authorities, service providers, educational institutions and local media. Our membership includes representatives of Bahai, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh communities.

Latest Income: £21,268
Areas of Operation: Leicester City
Status: Registered
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Medicine Buddha Foundation

Religion

Medicine Buddha Foundation has been providing spiritual and non-spiritual services to the Buddhist community since 2002. We are the only Vietnamese Buddhist temple in the greater London area. Medicine Buddha Foundation aims to advance the Buddhist religion and religious education in particular Vietnamese Mayahana Buddhism in London and the surrounding area in particular.

Latest Income: £20,612
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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World Light Society

Religion

The Charity's objects are to promote the mental or moral improvement or spiritual welfare of the public by promoting the teachings of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. The aims are to expound and propagate the truth of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism by holding lectures and services in the temple.

Latest Income: £19,900
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Wat Pa Tesarangsee UK

Religion, Research

To Advance the Buddhist Philosophy for the better of the society and the world.

Latest Income: £19,047
Areas of Operation: Bournemouth
Status: Registered
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Jethavana Buddhist Vihara Trust

Education, Health, Religion

The main objective is the furthering the teaching of Buddhism and Buddhist culture to the community. The charities main activity is providing the community with opportunities to deepen their cultural understanding and community cohesion. Typical activities include public talks, meditation, formal ceremonies and Sunday school teaching. The centre is open to everyone

Latest Income: £18,794
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Triratna East Kent Buddhist Group

Health, Religion

At the Triratna East Kent Buddhist Group we teach meditation and Buddhism in a way that is relevant to contemporary life. Normally courses and drop-in classes take place in a variety of locations in and around Deal, Canterbury and Margate in East Kent.

Latest Income: £18,715
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Keajra Buddhist Centre

Health, Religion

Buddhist meditation and teachings

Latest Income: £18,402
Areas of Operation: Blackpool
Status: Registered
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The Crystal Group

Economic and community development, Religion

Provision of retreat facilities for the study of Buddhism and related spiritual teachings. Promotion of the teachings of Ven. Namgyal Rinpoche and his lineage teachers. The retreat Centre is Maitreya House situated in rural Herefordshire and accommodates students from the UK and world wide.

Latest Income: £18,068
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Milton Keynes Buddhist Association (uk)

Facilities, Religion

Running talks on Buddhism classes and chanting sessions at a hired community hall

Latest Income: £18,019
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Buddhist Essential Support Trust

Religion

To preserve and contribute to the flourishing of Buddhism.

Latest Income: £17,810
Areas of Operation: Burma
Status: Registered
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Mon Buddhist Foundation United Kingdom

Religion

The Mon Buddhist Foundation UK charity aims to promote the public awareness of Buddhism, Buddhist teaching, Mon cultures and traditions.

Latest Income: £17,720
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Bristol Zen Dojo (1998) LTD

Health, Religion

The charity provides a centre in the Bristol area for members of the public to learn and practice Zen meditation and to study the teaching and practice of Soto Zen Buddhism.

Latest Income: £16,958
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Freely Given Retreats

Health, Religion

We aim to make Insight Meditation retreats available to everyone. Our retreats are open to all without any charges. Insight Meditation is the practice of developing mindful investigation, leading to wisdom, compassion and the ending of suffering. It is Buddhist in origin but our retreats are open to all regardless of religious affiliation. Our retreats are generally in silence.

Latest Income: £16,383
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Nalanda LTD

Charity and VCS support, Health, Religion, Social welfare

THE ADVANCEMENT OF AND EDUCATION IN THE BUDDHIST RELIGION IN PARTICULAR BY: 1. ENCOURAGING MEMBERS AND OTHERS TO LIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA 2. RUNNING FREQUENT LECTURES, MEDITATION AND WORSHIP SESSIONS FOR MEMBERS AND OTHERS 3. HOLDING REGULAR FUNDRAISING AND DONATE TO INDIVIDUALS AND CHARITIES WITH THE AIM TO ALLEVIATE HARDSHIP AND POVERTY 4. PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT

Latest Income: £15,850
Areas of Operation: Greenwich
Status: Registered
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Triratna Liverpool

Religion

Providing teachings of buddhism to the general public through courses, day and weekend events and retreats

Latest Income: £15,830
Areas of Operation: Liverpool City
Status: Registered
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Amitabha Buddhist Sangha Organisation

Leisure, Religion

Buddhist activities through means of Dharma Services (Communal Cultivation).

Latest Income: £15,055
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Lam Rim Buddhist Centre

Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, Leisure, Religion

Saturday workshops for the local community to participate in meditation, yoga etc.Visits from local schools and colleges for training sessions in Buddhist studies ranging from junior schools to postgraduate students.Participation in multi faith conferences.Weekend retreats and facilities for solitary retreats.Encouragement of volunteers to participate in various multi skill activities.

Latest Income: £14,609
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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Triratna South East Buddhist Group

Religion

Supporting the advancement of the Buddhist religion through a programme of classes and events, both for regular members of our group as well as for newcomers from the local community and others, the Triratna West Kent Buddhist Group provides an understanding of Buddhism.

Latest Income: £13,766
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Nipponzan Myohoji

Religion

The Practice of Buddhism

Latest Income: £13,393
Areas of Operation: Milton Keynes
Status: Registered
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Wat Buddhist Abhaya UK

Religion

Latest Income: £12,745
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Shenpen UK

Religion

Shenpen UK helps preserve the unique cultural and spiritual heritage of Tibet. Charitable activities include sponsorship of overseas projects aimed at improving conditions for the Tibetan community in exile and hosting teaching programmes by His Eminence the 7th Dzogchen Rinpoche, one of the highest Lamas in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and holder of the authentic Dzogchen lineage.

Latest Income: £12,715
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Nichiren Shu Buddhist Temple Of UK

Housing, Religion, Society

A regular service is held every Sunday. We hold annual Buddhist ceremonies, personal memorial services, funeral ceremonies, marriage ceremonies, workshops and offer pastoral care at the Temple. We also visit private homes to hold services and give spiritual guidance. We attend events organised by other Buddhist organisations, as well as inter-faith and community events in the United Kingdom.

Latest Income: £12,637
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Amita Buddha Centre

Health, Religion

Spreading the Buddhist teachings of the Dharma as taught by Dechan Jeuren, namely meditation, Buddhist healing and performing Dharma Rites. Helping all unconditionally.

Latest Income: £12,590
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Dr Ambedekar Buddhist Organisation Birmingham (uk)

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Religion

To establish Dr. Ambedkar Buddhist Centre in Birmingham To provide facilities for all religious functions To provide for and encourage the preaching and teaching of the works of Dr. Ambedkar and of the doctrines principles and practices of the Buddhist religion.To provide and or assist in the provision of education in the Buddhist traditions history language and literature.To raise funds

Latest Income: £12,300
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many buddhism religion charities are there in the UK?

There are 312 registered buddhism religion charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the buddhism religion charities by income?

Canterbury Christ Church University is the largest by latest reported annual income (£353.8m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.

What is the combined annual income of buddhism religion charities?

Buddhism religion charities reported a combined annual income of £15.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for buddhism religion charities?

Across all buddhism religion charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 89.5%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of buddhism religion charities?

Buddhism religion charities have an average annual income of £424k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.