the english sangha trust limited
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
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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
Amaravati Buddhist Monastery
St. Margarets
Great Gaddesden
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 3BZ
St. Margarets
Great Gaddesden
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 3BZ
Website
www.amaravati.orgRegistration Date
4 May 1965
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
231310
Charity Number
231310
Trustees
JOHN PETERS STEVENS
CAROLINE LEINSTER
KAZUKO KAWAMURA
NICHOLAS CARROLL
Brigitte Burnett
Kathleen Lazenbatt
Also Known As
- AMARAVATI BUDDHIST MONASTERY
- AMARAVATI BUDDHIST MONASTERY/CENTRE
- AMARAVATI RETREAT CENTRE
- CHITHURST BUDDHIST MONASTERY