The Buddhist Society Trust
Also known as: Buddhist Society London Limited
Religious Activities. The Charity exists to advance the education of the public in the principles of Buddhism and to encourage and promote the study and application of those principles.
Activities & Mission
Religious Activities. The Charity exists to advance the education of the public in the principles of Buddhism and to encourage and promote the study and application of those principles.
Grants
The Buddhist Society Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £280,791
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training 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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 348). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £257,275 | £280,791 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £163,671 | £218,720 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £569,709 | £176,243 | £145,487 | £3,249,269 | £450,000 | 0 / 1 |
| 2022 | £198,950 | £193,280 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £756,224 | £187,309 | £138,559 | £2,851,222 | £1,114,952 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Buddhist Society Trust
What does The Buddhist Society Trust do?
Religious Activities. The Charity exists to advance the education of the public in the principles of Buddhism and to encourage and promote the study and application of those principles.
How much income did The Buddhist Society Trust report in 2025?
The Buddhist Society Trust reported total income of £257k and reported expenditure of £281k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Buddhist Society Trust?
The Buddhist Society Trust has a program ratio of 25.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 348 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Buddhist Society Trust registered as a charity?
The Buddhist Society Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 May 1986 as charity number 294198. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs The Buddhist Society Trust?
The Buddhist Society Trust 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 The Buddhist Society Trust operate?
The Buddhist Society Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Buddhist Society Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Buddhist Society Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 294198.
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Other notable Charitable activities charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Buddhist Society London Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated