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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.

The Triratna Buddhist Community (colchester)

Associations, Health, Religion

Advancement of the Buddhist religion by teaching meditation and Buddhism at public classes, training members of the charity and others towards ordination as a Buddhist, providing facilities for worship.

Latest Income: £47,022
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Shanthi Vihara And Meditation Centre

Facilities, Health, Religion, Research, Saving of lives

1. Ministering to the spiritual,educational and moral develeopment, and also to the material needs where necessary of the Buddhist Community in Nottingham & Nottinghanshire;2. Advancing knowledge of Buddhism & Buddhist Philosophy, Mindfulness Meditation, and Buddhist culture & civilisation;3. Charitable activities directed at alleviating suffering resulting from natural and man-made disasters.

Latest Income: £46,752
Areas of Operation: Nottingham City
Status: Registered
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Triratna Buddhist Community (york)

Religion

We are a community of friends who support the Buddhist religion in York mainly through our Centre and online. Our activities encourage members and others to live ethical lives in accordance with the teachings of the Buddha. We use applications of the Buddha's teaching to promote the health and well-being of all through classes and courses and other means.

Latest Income: £46,379
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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Birmingham Karma Ling

Health, Religion

To provide facilities for regular Buddhist prayers, meditation and services for both resident community and others to which all are welcome. To sponsor eminent Buddhist teachers to visit the centre to give religious instruction. To publish Buddhist texts. To provide educational resources for local establishments. To support the study of Tibetan language.

Latest Income: £46,055
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Sasana Ramsi Myanmar Buddhist Centre

Arts, Religion

The Charity's object is to advance the Buddhist religion for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures and the public celebration of religious festivals. The aim of the Charity is to promote the practice and culture of Burmese Buddhism through the support of the Sasana Ramsi Vihara in North London and the support of festivals.

Latest Income: £45,846
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Agon-Shu U.k

Religion

Religious Activities

Latest Income: £44,371
Areas of Operation: Lambeth
Status: Registered
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Ketumati Buddhist Vihara Trust

Health, Religion

Acting as a centre for Teaching of Buddha Dharma (Theravada) and Buddhist Meditation. Also the charity tries to enhance the psychological and social well being of the local community groups and take necessary steps to encourage fostering of harmony and cohesion among them.

Latest Income: £44,337
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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Abhayarama Vidarshana Meditation Centre

Beneficiary group, Health, Religion

Abhayarama Vidarshana Meditation Centre is providing variety of services for all range of ages such to a new born to the elderly people.It provides educational and cultural activities such as meditation particularly with Buddhist Religion

Latest Income: £44,144
Areas of Operation: Enfield
Status: Registered
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Theravada Buddhist Trust

Health, Religion

We are running a temporary Buddhist Monastery located in Sheffield.Monastery is open to general public for meditation practice. People from any religion who are interested in Theravada Buddhism are welcome to attend.

Latest Income: £42,104
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Samudra Buddhist Centre

Religion

To increase the Buddhist Faith under the spiritual guidance of the elected General Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU as a member of the union of Kadampa Buddhist Centres

Latest Income: £41,322
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Maitreya Buddhist Centre

Health, Religion

Providing instruction to the public about meditation and Buddhism, and how to apply such instruction to increase personal well-being and happiness

Latest Income: £40,565
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Bodhicharya UK

Religion, Research, Society

Our objective is to advance the understanding and practice of the Buddhist faith and philosophy. We do this by (a) providing meetings, teachings and retreats; (b) encouraging and participating in interfaith and intercultural dialogue; (c) promoting and supporting well-being in body, mind and spirit; and (d) supporting the relief of those in need.

Latest Income: £39,574
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The East Midlands Buddhist Association

Religion

PLACE OF WORSHIP. (BUDDHIST TEMPLE)

Latest Income: £39,176
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Wat Thai Southend

Health, Religion

Wat Thai Southend is a temple in Theravada Buddhism. It is a place of worship for Theravada Monks from Thailand who practice and teach Buddhism and carry out religious ceremonies, meditation, chanting and activities for the Thai and local communities in Southend on Sea and surrounding areas. The Wat Thai Southend temple supports peaceful coexistence of Buddhist Thai & British culture in society.

Latest Income: £39,142
Areas of Operation: Southend-on-sea
Status: Registered
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Dharma Drum London

Health, Religion, Research

We have three main types of activities:1) Meditation: we organise regular meditation sessions, instructions, retreats, and talks as well as courses in meditation and Buddhist philosophy;2) Public Engagement: we seek to share the benefits of Chan meditation with the public through various channels;3) Social Engagement: we aim to contribute wherever the need arises in the broader community.

Latest Income: £38,897
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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London Insight Meditation

Economic and community development, Health, Religion

London Insight Meditation encourages and supports meditation practice in the Buddhist tradition.It organises a varied programme of classes and retreats in the belief that such teachings will bring contentment and calm to busy urban lives.Our visiting teachers are widely recognised; they are experienced, trained, and bound by a code of ethics.People of all backgrounds and traditions are welcome

Latest Income: £38,317
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Lancaster

Health, Religion

Promoting the Buddhist Faith through providing meditation classes, day courses, retreats, study classes, chanted prayers and other events.

Latest Income: £38,283
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Youn Hwa Sa

Education, Religion

To promote the Buddhist religion principally according to the traditions of the Chogejong School of Buddhism as followed in Korea and establishment of a Buddhist centre or nunneries and retreats in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

Latest Income: £37,182
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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International Centre For Theravada Buddhism UK

Arts, Charitable activities, Health, Heritage, Religion

1.To advance the education of the public in general (and particularly amongst Buddhist monks and scholars) on the subjects of Buddhism in particular Theravada Buddhism, and the culture , languages, literature and history of ancient south Asia.2. To advance the Theravadic Buddhist religion in the UK for the benefit of the public through the theravadic rituals, worship and meditation sessions.

Latest Income: £37,180
Areas of Operation: Sri Lanka
Status: Registered
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Redbridge Buddhist Cultural Centre

Health, Religion

Buddhist religious services, meditation, counselling, Dhamma and Language teaching, Cultural activities, Multi faith collaboration

Latest Income: £37,006
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Drolma Mahayana Buddhist Centre LTD

Health, Religion

We are a Buddhist Centre with a small number of residents. We offer weekly meditation courses, day courses, retreats in the New Kadampa Tradition of Mahayana Buddhism.

Latest Income: £36,436
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Triratna Buddhist Community (shrewsbury)

Health, Religion

Our key activities are:Running introductory courses on meditation and buddhismRunning a weekly class to help regular group members deepen their understanding and practice of meditation, ethics and Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha)Providing opportunities for group-based study of the DharmaSupporting people to train for ordination in the Triratna Buddhist Order

Latest Income: £36,053
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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The Buddhist Community Centre Letchworth

Facilities, Health, Religion

1. To Serve the community with Buddhist teaching and practices2. To conduct meditation classes to help and lead a peaceful life. 3. To provide/assist in the provision of facilities to carry out Buddhist and Sri Lankan cultural functions .4. To advance the Buddhist way of life.

Latest Income: £35,241
Areas of Operation: Sri Lanka
Status: Registered
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Leeds Buddhist Vihara Trust

Health, Religion

To act as a centre for the teaching Buddhism (Theravada) as well as Meditation and Mindfulness. The charity works to enhance the psychological and social well being of community groups in the North of England and encourage fostering of harmony and cohesion among them. The charity also engages in organising Buddhist cultural events.

Latest Income: £35,224
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Triratna Buddhist Community (leeds)

Associations, Religion

WE RUN LEEDS BUDDHIST CENTRE TO EXPLORE AND SHARE THE DHARMA WITH OTHERS. WE PRACTISE LIVING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA IN OUR COMMUNITY AND WIDER LIVES. THE CHARITY IS RUN BY A COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES (DIRECTORS): ORDER MEMBERS AND MITRAS WITH A FORMAL CONNECTION WITH THE TRIRATNA BUDDHIST ORDER AND COMMUNITY. THE CENTRE IS RUN IN THE CONTEXT OF THE TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY.

Latest Income: £35,158
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
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.