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.
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.
Triratna Buddhist Community (blackburn)
Associations, Health, ReligionTo provide guidance and instruction of meditation and Buddhism to everyone. To honour humanity and live peacefully and kindly
The Devon Vihara Trust
ReligionTo support Hartridge Monastery and it's resident monks, nuns and novices (Sangha) practicing in the Forest Tradition in the lineage of the Thai Master Ajahn Chah and his senior western disciple, Ajahn Sumedho. To offer the Sangha the opportunity to live a contemplative monastic life founded upon the principles laid down by the Buddha.
Dhammaloka
Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of livesProviding financial assistance supporting Buddhist and/or humanitarian aid projects primarily in India.
Fwbo (central)
Associations, ReligionThe advancement of the Buddhism: (i) to encourage members and others to live in accordance with the Teaching of the Buddha. (ii) to support ordained members of the Western Buddhist Order and other duly ordained Buddhists, at the discretion of the Council of the FWBO. (iii) to maintain close communication with and work in co operation with other groups with the same objects.
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.
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.