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Soka Gakkai International - UK

In pursuance of its charitable objectives, and in order to achieve the overall aims of its mission statement, the principal charitable activity of SGI-UK is the advancement of religion as it relates to the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin.

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Activities & Mission

In pursuance of its charitable objectives, and in order to achieve the overall aims of its mission statement, the principal charitable activity of SGI-UK is the advancement of religion as it relates to the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,201,786
Latest Expenditure
£4,115,420

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 128.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 94% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 78% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,364,959
Charitable Activities £523,758
Other Trading £0
Investments £313,069
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,115,420
Raising Funds £0
Governance £26,618
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£3,201,786
£4,115,420£4,115,420£52,019,701£1,184,12539 / 3500
2023
£3,337,436
£3,762,264£3,762,264£50,877,365£1,457,31440 / 3500
2022
£2,623,137
£3,381,100£3,381,100£49,004,477£1,087,14538 / 3500
2021
£2,403,996
£3,316,843£3,316,843£54,215,832£984,53141 / 3500
2020
£2,470,221
£3,260,606£3,260,606£51,186,804£877,26443 / 3500

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Soka Gakkai International - UK

What does Soka Gakkai International - UK do?

In pursuance of its charitable objectives, and in order to achieve the overall aims of its mission statement, the principal charitable activity of SGI-UK is the advancement of religion as it relates to the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin.

How much income did Soka Gakkai International - UK report in 2024?

Soka Gakkai International - UK reported total income of £3.20m and reported expenditure of £4.12m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Soka Gakkai International - UK?

Soka Gakkai International - UK has a program ratio of 128.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Soka Gakkai International - UK registered as a charity?

Soka Gakkai International - UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 June 2004 as charity number 1104491. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Soka Gakkai International - UK?

Soka Gakkai International - UK is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Soka Gakkai International - UK operate?

Soka Gakkai International - UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Soka Gakkai International - UK a registered charity?

Yes — Soka Gakkai International - UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1104491.

Details

Address
TAPLOW COURT
CLIVEDEN ROAD
TAPLOW
MAIDENHEAD
SL6 0EP
Website
sgi-uk.org
Registration Date
22 June 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4009008
Charity Number
1104491

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Trustees

Aisha Oakley
Christopher Rudolf Loewe
FIONA JANE HARROW
GRAHAM HOLMAN
JENNIE PETERS-SMITH
Justine Lucy Marchant aka Peters
KAZUO FUJII
ROBERT ANTHONY SAMUELS
ROBERT PHILIP HARRAP
STEPHANIE JANE BALL

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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