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The Buddhapadipa Temple Trust

a)Sunday school for Thai and English childrenb) Sunday class conducted in the library to teach the Teachings of the Buddha to both beginners and more advanced students.c)regular talks given in the Templed)Advance Buddhist faithe)provides library facilities with a good collection of books on Buddhismf) regular meditation classesg)residential meditation retreats

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Activities & Mission

a)Sunday school for Thai and English childrenb) Sunday class conducted in the library to teach the Teachings of the Buddha to both beginners and more advanced students.c)regular talks given in the Templed)Advance Buddhist faithe)provides library facilities with a good collection of books on Buddhismf) regular meditation classesg)residential meditation retreats

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£602,841
Latest Expenditure
£1,115,080

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 19.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 10.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £137,226
Charitable Activities £344,957
Other Trading £0
Investments £21,129
Other Income £99,529

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £114,544
Raising Funds £5,675
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £994,861

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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
2025
£602,841
£1,115,080£114,544£1,439,221£1,951,4600 / 100
2024
£398,900
£1,012,6930 / 100
2023
£413,010
£288,9860 / 100
2022
£155,602
£145,9590 / 100
2021
£287,096
£204,5500 / 100

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Frequently asked questions about The Buddhapadipa Temple Trust

What does The Buddhapadipa Temple Trust do?

a)Sunday school for Thai and English childrenb) Sunday class conducted in the library to teach the Teachings of the Buddha to both beginners and more advanced students.c)regular talks given in the Templed)Advance Buddhist faithe)provides library facilities with a good collection of books on Buddhismf) regular meditation classesg)residential meditation retreats

How much income did The Buddhapadipa Temple Trust report in 2025?

The Buddhapadipa Temple Trust reported total income of £603k and reported expenditure of £1.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Buddhapadipa Temple Trust registered as a charity?

The Buddhapadipa Temple Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 July 2011 as charity number 1142864. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs The Buddhapadipa Temple Trust?

The Buddhapadipa Temple Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Phramaha Laow Panyasiri. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Buddhapadipa Temple Trust operate?

The Buddhapadipa Temple Trust operates in Merton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Buddhapadipa Temple Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Buddhapadipa Temple Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142864.

Details

Address
14 Calonne Road
Wimbledon
London
SW19 5HJ
Registration Date
13 July 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5017967
Charity Number
1142864

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Trustees

Dr Phramaha Laow Panyasiri Chair
PHRASUTAS PHUANGPHUA
Robert Ellis
SERMSAK NARINWONG
Sohpita Tuck
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