Rokpa Trust
Also known as: Lothlorien, Rokpa, Samye Dzong, Samye Ling, Tara Rokpa
To promote Buddhism and to foster non-sectarian inter-religious dialogue and understanding. To provide medical care and therapy. To provide education. To relieve poverty.
Activities & Mission
To promote Buddhism and to foster non-sectarian inter-religious dialogue and understanding. To provide medical care and therapy. To provide education. To relieve poverty.
Grants
Rokpa Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,480,845
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief and religious activities
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,315,027 | £1,480,845 | £1,409,146 | £30,047,034 | £7,337,499 | 7 / 70 |
| 2024 | £2,500,665 | £1,582,724 | £1,474,966 | £29,212,852 | £7,582,320 | 6 / 68 |
| 2023 | £1,815,882 | £1,629,698 | £1,525,455 | £28,294,911 | £6,643,322 | 6 / 78 |
| 2022 | £1,591,182 | £2,136,110 | £2,066,979 | £28,108,727 | £7,042,405 | 9 / 78 |
| 2021 | £892,156 | £1,688,295 | £1,672,464 | £28,653,655 | £6,958,070 | 8 / 74 |
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Frequently asked questions about Rokpa Trust
What does Rokpa Trust do?
To promote Buddhism and to foster non-sectarian inter-religious dialogue and understanding. To provide medical care and therapy. To provide education. To relieve poverty.
How much income did Rokpa Trust report in 2025?
Rokpa Trust reported total income of £2.32m and reported expenditure of £1.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Rokpa Trust registered as a charity?
Rokpa Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 November 1996 as charity number 1059293. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Rokpa Trust?
Rokpa Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Abbot Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Rokpa Trust operate?
Rokpa Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Rokpa Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Rokpa Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1059293.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Lothlorien
- Rokpa
- Samye Dzong
- Samye Ling
- Tara Rokpa
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated