Religion Charities That specialise in Buddhism
Discover 312 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.
Hartridge Buddhist Monastery Trust
Beneficiary group, ReligionTo promote the teachings of the Buddha (Buddha Sasana), and to support the aged and necessitous and the doing of all such other things as are conducive to the attainment of that object
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.
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.
The Forest Hermitage Trust
ReligionTO ADVANCE BUDDHISM BY THE TEACHING OF BUDDHISM AND PROVIDING A RESIDENTIAL CENTRE OR CENTRES FOR BHIKKHUS TO TEACH AND PRACTICE BUDDHISM.
Sakya Dechen Buddhism LTD
Health, Religion, ResearchThe charity provides courses and facilities relating to Buddhist philosophy, meditation and ethics as taught and practised in the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
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.
Lelung Dharma Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, ReligionActivities of the Lelung Dharma Trust include helping Tibetans in a number of areas; creating greater awareness of Tibetan Buddhist culture and religion; organising teaching and meditation courses; providing sponsorship of monks, nuns, school children, university students and the elderly; the preservation of the Geden Phacho Bhucho lineages and publishing the works of the 5th Lelung RInpoche.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Manchester
Health, ReligionProviding classes on Meditation and Buddhism within the Greater Manchester area
The London Shambhala Meditation Centre
Arts, Health, ReligionBased in Clapham in South London, the London Shambhala Meditation Centre offers meditation instruction and weekend and weekday courses in meditation, Buddhism and the meditative arts. The centre is open for free meditation instruction on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm. There is no need to book in advance: everyone is welcome to just come along. Instruction is free of charge.
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.
Palyul Centre UK
ReligionSupport for followers of Tibetan Buddhism.
Sri Sambodhi Community Development Foundation
Economic and community development, Health, Religion, SocietyAdvance the Buddhist faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the Theravada doctrinesThe charity will do this by propagating and promote knowledge of Buddha's teachings. providing a place of worship and meditation increased ' spiritual and moral education of people. Promotion of religious harmony increased well-being amongst the inter-faith groups
Kadampa Meditation Centre Reading
Health, ReligionShantideva Centre provides a range of meditation classes and Buddhist events throughout the Thames Valley. It is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT-IKBU).
Stonewater Zen Centre Trust
Health, ReligionPROVIDES MEDITATION AND TRAINING FOR ZEN BUDDHISM IN THE UK
Kadampa Meditation Centre Plymouth
Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, ReligionWe provide a place of worship, regular meditation classes and retreats. Provide and follow the 3 study programmes of the NKT. School visits. Opportunities for volunteers.
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.
The Triratna Buddhist Community (south Wales)
Associations, Health, ReligionTeaching of Meditation and Buddhism
Vajrapani Kadampa Meditation Centre
Health, ReligionAdvancement of the Buddhist faith, through education programmes, and day courses held at the centre and at branch classes.
Confucius & Tao Association (uk)
ReligionActivities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to objectives include: 1.Seminars on the teachings of Buddhism, Confucius and the Great Tao to the public. 2.Prayer meetings and provision of vegetarian meals following the Chinese monthly calendar at every New and Full Moon. 3.Weekly study session on the teachings of Buddhism, Confucius and the Great Tao to the public.
The India Dhamma Trust
ReligionThe main activity of the Trust is to support those in India who wish to make a life-long commitment to Buddhism. We do this by supporting those who train men and women wishing to join the Triratna ('Three Jewels') Buddhist Order. Triratna is a non-sectarian Buddhist movement that promotes the practice of Buddhism in a form appropriate to the modern world.
Sang-Ngak-Cho-Dzong
ReligionThe charitable purposes of the Charity are to advance the Vajrayana Buddhist religion, in particular but not exclusively the Aro Lineage of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Its activities include running a retreat centre, supporting teaching events, promoting the non-monastic ordained Ngak'phang tradition in the West, supporting Tibetan Lamas in exile.
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
Kadampa Meditation Centre Sheffield
Health, ReligionClasses on meditation and Modern Buddhism according to the tradition of Je Tsongkhapa.
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.