The Abhayaratna Trust
The Abhayaratna Trust exists to alleviate financial hardship among members of the Triratna Buddhist Order. Modest grants are made to enable individuals to attend retreats and Order gatherings, and to support those with urgent health and living costs.
Activities & Mission
The Abhayaratna Trust exists to alleviate financial hardship among members of the Triratna Buddhist Order. Modest grants are made to enable individuals to attend retreats and Order gatherings, and to support those with urgent health and living costs.
Grants
The Abhayaratna Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £146,005
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
- What it supports
- disability, the prevention or relief of poverty 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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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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £227,341 | £146,005 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £166,358 | £159,901 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £84,873 | £168,065 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £166,142 | £192,221 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £269,339 | £92,202 | 0 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Abhayaratna Trust
What does The Abhayaratna Trust do?
The Abhayaratna Trust exists to alleviate financial hardship among members of the Triratna Buddhist Order. Modest grants are made to enable individuals to attend retreats and Order gatherings, and to support those with urgent health and living costs.
How much income did The Abhayaratna Trust report in 2025?
The Abhayaratna Trust reported total income of £227k and reported expenditure of £146k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Abhayaratna Trust registered as a charity?
The Abhayaratna Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 October 2008 as charity number 1126494. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Abhayaratna Trust?
The Abhayaratna Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT ALAN SABATINI. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Abhayaratna Trust operate?
The Abhayaratna Trust operates across 13 areas, including Australia, France, Germany and 10 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Abhayaratna Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Abhayaratna Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126494.
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Trustees
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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