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Religion Charities That specialise in Buddhism

Discover 81 Religion charities that specialise in buddhism. Use the search below to filter within these results.

81
Charities
£5,651,244,260
Total Income
£700,799
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.

True Buddha School Limited

Education, Religion

The Charity's principal activity is that of promoting Buddhism among members of the School.

Latest Income: £223,966
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Dharmachakra

Arts, Associations, Health, Religion

The charity archives, and makes available for free download, text, audio and video files of Buddhist teachings. It also makes available free online resources for all on Buddhist approaches to mindfulness, meditation and life.

Latest Income: £219,871
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Sheffield Triratna Buddhist Community

Associations, Health, Religion

Teaching buddhism and meditation

Latest Income: £214,400
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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The Triratna Trust

Religion

Funding of the Office of the Triratna Buddhist Order, which provides services to more than two thousand members of the Order worldwide, and they in turn are responsible for the many different worldwide public activities of the Triratna Buddhist Community and equivalent organisations in other countries.

Latest Income: £211,946
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Pali Text Society

Charitable activities, Religion

The Pali Text Society fosters and promotes the study of Pali Buddhist texts for the benefit of scholars and the general public by publishing editions and translations, as well as other works relevant to the study of Pali, such as dictionaries and grammars. The charity also awards grants to qualified scholars working on projects relevant to the Society's aims.

Latest Income: £200,577
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order (corwen)

Associations, Health, Religion

Holding Meditation Retreats.

Latest Income: £188,307
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Triratna Buddhist Community(brighton)

Arts, Associations, Education, Health, Leisure, Religion, Social care

Courses and study facilities in meditation and Buddhism. Yoga and tai chi. Visits to and from local schools and colleges. Information resource to the public with access to library. Day retreats and group for carers. Meditation courses designed for coping with depression and chronic pain. Open days and arts events. Celebration of Buddhist festivals. Financial support to practising Buddhists.

Latest Income: £166,493
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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Triratna Buddhist Community (west London)

Arts, Associations, Education, Health, Leisure, Religion

Encouraging and providing facilities for practice and teaching of Buddhism and meditation, yoga and other bodywork. Offering retreats. School visits. Teaching meditation in local colleges and other institutions. Providing financial and other support for members of the Triratna Buddhist Order & other duly ordained Buddhists. Facilities for healing therapies. Bookshop. Library.

Latest Income: £165,058
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Rigpa Fellowship

Religion

To advance Buddhist religion

Latest Income: £149,190
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Birmingham

Health, Religion

TO PROMOTE THE BUDDHIST FAITH UNDER THE SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE OF THE ELECTED GENERAL SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR OF THE NEW KADAMPA TRADITIONS - INTERNATIONAL KADAMPA BUDDHIST UNION PRINCIPALLY THROUGH THE ACTIVITIES OF TEACHING, STUDY AND PRACTICE. TO TEACH MEDITATION CLASSES TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. TO WORK WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS TO HELP OTHERS TO DEVELOP INNER PEACE.

Latest Income: £129,632
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
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: £126,894
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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World Buddhist Foundation

Religion

The charity provides resources for developing a spiritual base to the Sri Lankan community. It also supports harmonious relationships with local communities. With a variety of cultural and educational programmes, it broadens understanding of the Sri Lankan culture by reaching out to all communities in the United Kingdom.

Latest Income: £119,151
Areas of Operation: Sri Lanka
Status: Registered
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Bristol

Health, Religion

Teaching Buddhist meditation and practice to all. Providing place of worship to Buddhists.

Latest Income: £110,915
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Liverpool

Health, Religion

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Latest Income: £110,032
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Triratna Buddhist Community (nottingham)

Associations, Health, Leisure, Religion

We are an international Buddhist movement bringing the Buddha's teaching to the general public. We provide meditation classes and a space for yoga, Shiatsu, etc. We operate on a donations basis.

Latest Income: £109,963
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Guhyaloka Trust

Economic and community development, Religion

Providing land and buildings in rural Spain as an infrastructure and support for meditative & contemplative retreat, particularly for those who wish to do so in accord with the Buddha's teaching.

Latest Income: £108,076
Areas of Operation: Spain
Status: Registered
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Stonewater Zen Centre Trust

Health, Religion

PROVIDES MEDITATION AND TRAINING FOR ZEN BUDDHISM IN THE UK

Latest Income: £106,316
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Vajravarahi Kadampa Meditation Centre LTD

Charity and VCS support, Health, Religion

THE CHARITY PROMOTES BUDDHIST FAITH OF THE NEW KADAMPA TRADITION THROUGH FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: 1. PROVISION OF STUDY AND MEDITATION PROGRAMMES FOR BOTH BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS. 2. PROMOTING THE PRACTICE OF MORAL DISCIPLINE. 3. PROVISION OF ACCOMMODATION FOR PRACTITIONERS. 4. GENERAL FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY.

Latest Income: £103,921
Areas of Operation: Blackburn With Darwen
Status: Registered
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Triratna Buddhist Community In Bristol

Associations, Religion

The aim of the Charity is the advancement of the Buddhist religion; in particular to encourage members and others to live and practice the teachings of the Buddha and help provide a material and spiritual context for this to take place.

Latest Income: £103,446
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Wales

Health, Religion

Teaching, study, practice and the observance of moral discipline all within the Mahayana Buddhist tradition of Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa as taught by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union, through the continuous implementation of the three New Kadampa Tradition Study Programmes.

Latest Income: £102,507
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Manchester

Health, Religion

Providing classes on Meditation and Buddhism within the Greater Manchester area

Latest Income: £102,250
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The East Midlands Buddhist Association

Religion

PLACE OF WORSHIP. (BUDDHIST TEMPLE)

Latest Income: £100,127
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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International Dzogchen Community Of Kunselling

Religion

To promote, advance and maintain the Dzogchen teachings and practise in its Buddhist and other forms throughtout the UK. To promote greeater understanding of Tibetan culture and traditions according to the teachings and spiritual guidance of Namkhai Rinpoche and his nominated sucerssors.

Latest Income: £94,360
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Vajrapani Kadampa Meditation Centre

Health, Religion

Advancement of the Buddhist faith, through education programmes, and day courses held at the centre and at branch classes.

Latest Income: £89,934
Areas of Operation: Calderdale
Status: Registered
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The Longchen Foundation

Religion

Organises a wide range of Buddhist events including day courses, weekend courses, retreats and celebration days. Supports the work of the Venerable Rigdzin Shikpo Rinpoche.

Latest Income: £87,368
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many buddhism religion charities are there in the UK?

There are 81 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?

Oasis Charitable Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£344.5m). 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 £5.7bn 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 £701k. 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.