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Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD

Also known as: Tara Buddhist Centre, Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre Ltd, Tara Mahayana Buddhist Centre, Tara Meditation Centre Ltd

OUR RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TEACHING MEDITATION AND PROVIDING A SPIRITUAL EDUCATION TO BUDDHISTS AND NON-BUDDHISTS AND TO CREATE A PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH EVERYBODY IS WELCOME.

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Activities & Mission

OUR RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TEACHING MEDITATION AND PROVIDING A SPIRITUAL EDUCATION TO BUDDHISTS AND NON-BUDDHISTS AND TO CREATE A PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH EVERYBODY IS WELCOME.

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
£590,806
Latest Expenditure
£500,823

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 28.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 11% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 33.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 5% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 15.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £12,772
Charitable Activities £369,061
Other Trading £206,956
Investments £2,017
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £166,533
Raising Funds £76,308
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £257,982

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£590,806
£500,823£166,533£1,010,190£962,3240 / 30
2023
£509,523
£508,023£140,604£882,246£872,3410 / 30
2022
£425,471
£569,7070 / 30
2021
£473,061
£369,3740 / 400
2020
£220,674
£182,6950 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD

What does Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD do?

OUR RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TEACHING MEDITATION AND PROVIDING A SPIRITUAL EDUCATION TO BUDDHISTS AND NON-BUDDHISTS AND TO CREATE A PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH EVERYBODY IS WELCOME.

How much income did Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD report in 2024?

Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD reported total income of £591k and reported expenditure of £501k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD?

Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD has a program ratio of 28.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD registered as a charity?

Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 September 1986 as charity number 517949. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD?

Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD operate?

Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 517949.

Details

Address
TARA BUDDHIST CENTRE
ASHE HALL
ASH LANE
ETWALL
DERBY
DE65 6HT
Registration Date
11 September 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
517949
Charity Number
517949

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Trustees

Dr Louise Coward
HEATHER CAROLYN WRIGHT
Lorraine Adina HALLIDAY
MONIKA ELIZABETH WORTH

Sectors & Classifications

Health Religion

Also Known As

  • Tara Buddhist Centre
  • Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre Ltd
  • Tara Mahayana Buddhist Centre
  • Tara Meditation Centre Ltd

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