The Mid Essex Buddhist Centre
Spiritual activities - regarded as religious in nature; they include the teaching and practice of Buddhism. All are welcome to any teaching or practice session. A number of one-day and weekend events are also held..Secular activities - consist of courses on Mindfulness and ancillary activities, such as art classes and complementary treatments which are compatible with Buddhist ethics.
Activities & Mission
Spiritual activities - regarded as religious in nature; they include the teaching and practice of Buddhism. All are welcome to any teaching or practice session. A number of one-day and weekend events are also held..Secular activities - consist of courses on Mindfulness and ancillary activities, such as art classes and complementary treatments which are compatible with Buddhist ethics.
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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £56,789 | £45,428 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2024 | £36,802 | £39,307 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2023 | £132,952 | £20,976 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £144,879 | £15,382 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2021 | £75,981 | £15,459 | 0 / 40 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Mid Essex Buddhist Centre
What does The Mid Essex Buddhist Centre do?
Spiritual activities - regarded as religious in nature; they include the teaching and practice of Buddhism. All are welcome to any teaching or practice session. A number of one-day and weekend events are also held..Secular activities - consist of courses on Mindfulness and ancillary activities, such as art classes and complementary treatments which are compatible with Buddhist ethics.
How much income did The Mid Essex Buddhist Centre report in 2025?
The Mid Essex Buddhist Centre reported total income of £57k and reported expenditure of £45k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Mid Essex Buddhist Centre registered as a charity?
The Mid Essex Buddhist Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 March 2017 as charity number 1172278. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs The Mid Essex Buddhist Centre?
The Mid Essex Buddhist Centre is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gary Nelson Murray. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Mid Essex Buddhist Centre operate?
The Mid Essex Buddhist Centre operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Mid Essex Buddhist Centre a registered charity?
Yes — The Mid Essex Buddhist Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172278.
Details
70 Upper Chase
Chelmsford
CM2 0BN
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