The Dharma Trust

Also known as: Chos Khor Ling, Marpa House

Meditation and Retreat Centre

Activities & Mission

Meditation and Retreat Centre

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.

Local Authority

Essex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£794,276

Latest Expenditure

£99,395

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 12.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 6% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 52% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £746,032

Charitable Activities £39,751

Other Trading £0

Investments £8,493

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £99,395

Raising Funds £0

Governance £3,048

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2024 — Amrita Dzong (organisation 1004520)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£794,276	£99,395	£99,395	£1,100,165	£46,460	1 / 58
2024	£83,504	£120,249				0 / 57
2023	£97,899	£84,791				0 / 55
2022	£53,869	£78,973				0 / 41
2021	£58,894	£52,973				0 / 22

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Dharma Trust

What does The Dharma Trust do?

Meditation and Retreat Centre

How much income did The Dharma Trust report in 2025?

The Dharma Trust reported total income of £794k and reported expenditure of £99k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Dharma Trust?

The Dharma Trust has a program ratio of 12.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Dharma Trust registered as a charity?

The Dharma Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 February 2002 as charity number 1090628. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Dharma Trust?

The Dharma Trust 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 Dharma Trust operate?

The Dharma Trust operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Dharma Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Dharma Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090628.