Taraloka
Also known as: Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (taraloka), Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (wanstead), Fwbo Taraloka, Taraloka - Taraloka Womens Retreat Centre, Taraloka Retreat Centre
We run a rural Buddhist Retreat Centre, offering residential retreats on Buddhist meditation and Buddhist teaching. We also run weekends and courses in city based Buddhist Centres on request. Local schools ask us to talk to their pupils about Buddhism and some come to us for an weekend experience of retreat living. Our main teachers are all ordained Buddhists with the Triratna Community.
Activities & Mission
We run a rural Buddhist Retreat Centre, offering residential retreats on Buddhist meditation and Buddhist teaching. We also run weekends and courses in city based Buddhist Centres on request. Local schools ask us to talk to their pupils about Buddhism and some come to us for an weekend experience of retreat living. Our main teachers are all ordained Buddhists with the Triratna Community.
Grants
Taraloka makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £352,152
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- 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
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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 | £324,441 | £352,152 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £416,330 | £375,963 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £377,930 | £376,366 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £363,835 | £314,713 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £252,616 | £258,319 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Taraloka
What does Taraloka do?
We run a rural Buddhist Retreat Centre, offering residential retreats on Buddhist meditation and Buddhist teaching. We also run weekends and courses in city based Buddhist Centres on request. Local schools ask us to talk to their pupils about Buddhism and some come to us for an weekend experience of retreat living. Our main teachers are all ordained Buddhists with the Triratna Community.
How much income did Taraloka report in 2025?
Taraloka reported total income of £324k and reported expenditure of £352k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Taraloka registered as a charity?
Taraloka was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 October 1977 as charity number 274500. It has been registered for 49 years.
Who runs Taraloka?
Taraloka is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is TANIA ROE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Taraloka operate?
Taraloka operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Taraloka a registered charity?
Yes — Taraloka is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 274500.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (taraloka)
- Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (wanstead)
- Fwbo Taraloka
- Taraloka - Taraloka Womens Retreat Centre
- Taraloka Retreat Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated