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Religion Charities That specialise in Buddhism

Discover 312 Religion charities that specialise in buddhism. Use the search below to filter within these results.

312
Charities
£15,747,557,980
Total Income
£424,131
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.

Hartridge Buddhist Monastery Trust

Beneficiary group, Religion

To 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

Latest Income: £109,047
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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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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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The Forest Hermitage Trust

Religion

TO ADVANCE BUDDHISM BY THE TEACHING OF BUDDHISM AND PROVIDING A RESIDENTIAL CENTRE OR CENTRES FOR BHIKKHUS TO TEACH AND PRACTICE BUDDHISM.

Latest Income: £102,970
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Sakya Dechen Buddhism LTD

Health, Religion, Research

The charity provides courses and facilities relating to Buddhist philosophy, meditation and ethics as taught and practised in the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.

Latest Income: £102,834
Areas of Operation: England
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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Lelung Dharma Trust

Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Religion

Activities 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.

Latest Income: £102,379
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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 London Shambhala Meditation Centre

Arts, Health, Religion

Based 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.

Latest Income: £101,695
Areas of Operation: London
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: £101,188
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Palyul Centre UK

Religion

Support for followers of Tibetan Buddhism.

Latest Income: £100,536
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Sri Sambodhi Community Development Foundation

Economic and community development, Health, Religion, Society

Advance 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

Latest Income: £99,801
Areas of Operation: Newham
Status: Registered
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Reading

Health, Religion

Shantideva 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).

Latest Income: £98,162
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Stonewater Zen Centre Trust

Health, Religion

PROVIDES MEDITATION AND TRAINING FOR ZEN BUDDHISM IN THE UK

Latest Income: £98,038
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Plymouth

Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, Religion

We 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.

Latest Income: £94,823
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
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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The Triratna Buddhist Community (south Wales)

Associations, Health, Religion

Teaching of Meditation and Buddhism

Latest Income: £93,286
Areas of Operation: Cardiff
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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Confucius & Tao Association (uk)

Religion

Activities 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.

Latest Income: £89,681
Areas of Operation: Waltham Forest
Status: Registered
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The India Dhamma Trust

Religion

The 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.

Latest Income: £88,028
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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Sang-Ngak-Cho-Dzong

Religion

The 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.

Latest Income: £87,696
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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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Tisarana Vihara Association

Religion

Advancement 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

Latest Income: £86,404
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Sheffield

Health, Religion

Classes on meditation and Modern Buddhism according to the tradition of Je Tsongkhapa.

Latest Income: £85,378
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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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.