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The Buddhist Community Centre Letchworth

Also known as: Letchworth Buddhist Vihara

1. To Serve the community with Buddhist teaching and practices2. To conduct meditation classes to help and lead a peaceful life. 3. To provide/assist in the provision of facilities to carry out Buddhist and Sri Lankan cultural functions .4. To advance the Buddhist way of life.

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Activities & Mission

1. To Serve the community with Buddhist teaching and practices2. To conduct meditation classes to help and lead a peaceful life. 3. To provide/assist in the provision of facilities to carry out Buddhist and Sri Lankan cultural functions .4. To advance the Buddhist way of life.

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.

Country

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£35,241
Latest Expenditure
£31,882

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 90.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 90.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£35,241
£31,8820 / 19
2024
£36,743
£35,6000 / 19
2023
£27,642
£27,6360 / 16
2022
£26,366
£28,7830 / 13
2021
£33,441
£27,4720 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Buddhist Community Centre Letchworth

What does The Buddhist Community Centre Letchworth do?

1. To Serve the community with Buddhist teaching and practices2. To conduct meditation classes to help and lead a peaceful life. 3. To provide/assist in the provision of facilities to carry out Buddhist and Sri Lankan cultural functions .4. To advance the Buddhist way of life.

How much income did The Buddhist Community Centre Letchworth report in 2025?

The Buddhist Community Centre Letchworth reported total income of £35k and reported expenditure of £32k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Buddhist Community Centre Letchworth registered as a charity?

The Buddhist Community Centre Letchworth was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 October 2001 as charity number 1088878. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs The Buddhist Community Centre Letchworth?

The Buddhist Community Centre Letchworth is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Buddhist Community Centre Letchworth operate?

The Buddhist Community Centre Letchworth operates across 2 areas: Sri Lanka and Hertfordshire.

Is The Buddhist Community Centre Letchworth a registered charity?

Yes — The Buddhist Community Centre Letchworth is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088878.

Details

Address
2 Wilbury Farm
Hitchin Road
ARLESEY
SG15 6SF
Registration Date
12 October 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3978338
Charity Number
1088878

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Trustees

CHANDANI SANDAYA DIAS
DELAPALAGE HARISCHANDRA KODAGODA
DILIP GUNAWARDANA
Dr YASA SIRI RAJAPAKSE
GALPAYAGE UPUL MAHINDA JAYAWARDANE
JAYANTHA KARUNADASA

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Letchworth Buddhist Vihara

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14 May 2026
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