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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.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£56,789
Latest Expenditure
£45,428

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 80.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 80.0%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£56,789
£45,4280 / 30
2024
£36,802
£39,3070 / 30
2023
£132,952
£20,9760 / 40
2022
£144,879
£15,3820 / 30
2021
£75,981
£15,4590 / 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

Address
The Mid Essex Buddhist Centre
70 Upper Chase
Chelmsford
CM2 0BN
Registration Date
27 March 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5093336
Charity Number
1172278

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Trustees

Gary Nelson Murray Chair
CHRISTINE TRUSS
DIANE LINDA CARTER
Also governs 1 other charity
KATRINA KUZMINAS
LYNDA rose
NIGEL WARD
Rachel Floater
TIMOTHY CARL WOLSTENHOLME
Viryanatha Rey

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