the english sangha trust limited

The charity supports other defined groups and the general public. The English Sangha Trust Limited is a registered charity whose purpose is religious activities. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Hemel Hempstead and operates in Hertfordshire and West Sussex.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The main object is the furthering the teaching of the Buddha in the UK. The Charity's main activity is the development, maintenance and upkeep of two Theravada Buddhist monasteries in the UK. These provide focal points for members of the public to learn or deepen their understanding of Buddhism. Typical activities include meditation classes and retreats, public talks and formal ceremonies.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Hertfordshire West Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,020,230

Latest Expenditure

£1,158,445

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 40.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,555,419

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £328,037

Other Income £16,174

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,158,445

Raising Funds £0

Governance £11,890

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£3,020,230	£1,158,445	£1,158,445	£25,458,195	£1,040,914	3 / 40
2023	£1,741,991	£1,055,531	£1,055,531	£23,707,451	£731,133	3 / 30
2022	£1,668,294	£1,040,815	£1,040,815	£23,020,991	£793,780	3 / 20
2021	£11,889,593	£804,331	£804,331	£22,393,512	£586,644	4 / 20
2020	£1,400,032	£932,735	£932,735	£11,308,250	£530,664	3 / 15