Religion Charities That specialise in Buddhism
Discover 67 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.
International Buddhist Progress Society (uk)
ReligionTo encourage the study and research of BuddhismTo support related cultural and educational programsTo serve humanity, the community and societyTo develop educational programs for all BuddhistsTo promote international Dharma propagation
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 Buddhist Society Trust
Charitable activities, ReligionReligious Activities. The Charity exists to advance the education of the public in the principles of Buddhism and to encourage and promote the study and application of those principles.
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.
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.
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.
Tisarana Vihara Association
ReligionAdvancement of Theravada Buddhism in the UK through the establishment of a monastery for Buddhist monks who promote the practice of Buddhism in the Burmese culture by means of connected activities and religious instruction
Thinley Rinchen Ling Trust
Education, ReligionTo advance the Sakyapa School of Buddhism in general and in particular the spiritual authority of Karma Thinley Rinpoche and Lama Jampa Thaye as masters of the Sakyapa School of Buddhism and heads of the Thinley Rinchen Ling Association of Sakyapa Centres and of any future incarnations of the heads as identified by the present or future head of the Drolma Phodrang of the Sakyapa School of Buddhism
Sung Wah Taoist Association
Religion, Social welfarea) Relief of poverty or sickness with particular reference to those persons who are homelessb) Promote and support of research into problems of poverty and the publication of the useful results of such researchc) Promote the teaching of Confucius Tao and Buddha
The Buddhist Society
ReligionReligious activities
Triratna Sarana
Associations, Beneficiary group, ReligionAffording facilities for women to take advantage of retreat, training and ordination in the Buddhist religion
Po Shin Tao Teh Association Limited
Religion, Social welfareThe charity's main activity is to hold regular services and meetings at the charity's premises to encourage the participants to comprehend the wisdom of Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. The charity also collects donations for the relief of poverty to the local community, national and international organisations.
Ambedkar International Mission
ReligionAmebdkar International Mission caters to the religious needs of the Buddhist Community primarily in East London but also has affiliates in other cities and towns. The organisation is founded after DR B R Ambedkar who championed the cause of the 'Untouchables' during the British Raj who was also the Chief Architect of the Indian Constitution when India achieved independence.
Linh-Son Buddhist Association
ReligionPRINCIPAL AIM IS TO ADVANCE THE BUDDHIST RELIGION
The Society For The Advancement Of Buddhist Understanding
Arts, Education, ReligionDistribution of the book The Teaching of Buddha and promotion of buddhist studies at universities.
The Zen Trust
ReligionTo advance the Zen Buddhist Religion and to promote instuction and teaching thereof for the benefit of the public.
Nipponzan Myohoji
ReligionThe Practice of Buddhism
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many buddhism religion charities are there in the UK?
There are 67 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 £5.2bn 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 90.7%. 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 £717k. 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.