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The Manchester Centre For Buddhist Meditation Trust

We run activities at the Manchester Centre for Buddhist Meditation to enable people to learn the Samatha Meditation Practice and to generally help the advancement of the practice.We offer free beginners' meditation classes, study courses for those who have completed the initial meditation course, days of practice, monthly puja's, and a singing and Tai Chi group.

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Activities & Mission

We run activities at the Manchester Centre for Buddhist Meditation to enable people to learn the Samatha Meditation Practice and to generally help the advancement of the practice.We offer free beginners' meditation classes, study courses for those who have completed the initial meditation course, days of practice, monthly puja's, and a singing and Tai Chi group.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£83,158
Latest Expenditure
£20,450

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 24.6%
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£83,158
£20,4500 / 50
2024
£24,779
£28,6800 / 50
2023
£30,799
£26,3410 / 50
2022
£20,790
£68,9850 / 50
2021
£156,160
£13,6330 / 25

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Frequently asked questions about The Manchester Centre For Buddhist Meditation Trust

What does The Manchester Centre For Buddhist Meditation Trust do?

We run activities at the Manchester Centre for Buddhist Meditation to enable people to learn the Samatha Meditation Practice and to generally help the advancement of the practice.We offer free beginners' meditation classes, study courses for those who have completed the initial meditation course, days of practice, monthly puja's, and a singing and Tai Chi group.

How much income did The Manchester Centre For Buddhist Meditation Trust report in 2025?

The Manchester Centre For Buddhist Meditation Trust reported total income of £83k and reported expenditure of £20k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Manchester Centre For Buddhist Meditation Trust registered as a charity?

The Manchester Centre For Buddhist Meditation Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 January 2018 as charity number 1176625. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs The Manchester Centre For Buddhist Meditation Trust?

The Manchester Centre For Buddhist Meditation Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Hudson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Manchester Centre For Buddhist Meditation Trust operate?

The Manchester Centre For Buddhist Meditation Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Manchester Centre For Buddhist Meditation Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Manchester Centre For Buddhist Meditation Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176625.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
11 January 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5103587
Charity Number
1176625

Trustees

Andrew Hudson Chair
Claire Heaton
Jacqueline Anne Callow
Joseph Dewhurst
Josephine Connolly
Ronald Tonkin
Rosemary Rose

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