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.

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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.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,500,665

Latest Expenditure

£1,582,724

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 59.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 93.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 8.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £998,896

Charitable Activities £916,793

Other Trading £477,014

Investments £107,962

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,474,966

Raising Funds £107,758

Governance £21,911

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£2,241,181	£1,569,434	£1,532,701	£29,255,369	£7,194,669	8 / 115

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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 2024?

Rokpa Trust reported total income of £2.50m and reported expenditure of £1.58m for the financial year ending 2024, 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.