Religion Charities That specialise in Buddhism
Discover 81 Religion charities that specialise in buddhism. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
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, ReligionThe Charity's principal activity is that of promoting Buddhism among members of the School.
Dharmachakra
Arts, Associations, Health, ReligionThe 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.
Sheffield Triratna Buddhist Community
Associations, Health, ReligionTeaching buddhism and meditation
The Triratna Trust
ReligionFunding 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.
The Pali Text Society
Charitable activities, ReligionThe 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.
The Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order (corwen)
Associations, Health, ReligionHolding Meditation Retreats.
Triratna Buddhist Community(brighton)
Arts, Associations, Education, Health, Leisure, Religion, Social careCourses 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.
Triratna Buddhist Community (west London)
Arts, Associations, Education, Health, Leisure, ReligionEncouraging 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.
Rigpa Fellowship
ReligionTo advance Buddhist religion
Kadampa Meditation Centre Birmingham
Health, ReligionTO 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.
Lam Rim Buddhist Centre
Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, Leisure, ReligionSaturday 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.
World Buddhist Foundation
ReligionThe 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.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Bristol
Health, ReligionTeaching Buddhist meditation and practice to all. Providing place of worship to Buddhists.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Liverpool
Health, ReligionEducation and training Religious activitiescafe
Triratna Buddhist Community (nottingham)
Associations, Health, Leisure, ReligionWe 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.
The Guhyaloka Trust
Economic and community development, ReligionProviding 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.
Stonewater Zen Centre Trust
Health, ReligionPROVIDES MEDITATION AND TRAINING FOR ZEN BUDDHISM IN THE UK
Vajravarahi Kadampa Meditation Centre LTD
Charity and VCS support, Health, ReligionTHE 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.
Triratna Buddhist Community In Bristol
Associations, ReligionThe 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.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Wales
Health, ReligionTeaching, 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.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Manchester
Health, ReligionProviding classes on Meditation and Buddhism within the Greater Manchester area
The East Midlands Buddhist Association
ReligionPLACE OF WORSHIP. (BUDDHIST TEMPLE)
International Dzogchen Community Of Kunselling
ReligionTo 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.
Vajrapani Kadampa Meditation Centre
Health, ReligionAdvancement of the Buddhist faith, through education programmes, and day courses held at the centre and at branch classes.
The Longchen Foundation
ReligionOrganises a wide range of Buddhist events including day courses, weekend courses, retreats and celebration days. Supports the work of the Venerable Rigdzin Shikpo Rinpoche.
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.