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The Midlands International Buddhist Association In The UK

Also known as: Birmingham Buddhist Maha Vihara

The charity activities include Buddhists activities for those who would like to participate and improve their mental and physical abilities through Buddhist teaching and meditation. This is especially for stress and distress in their day to day life as well as help and relief when and where people need. Also the centre provides education which is relevant to improve the knowledge of living world.

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Activities & Mission

The charity activities include Buddhists activities for those who would like to participate and improve their mental and physical abilities through Buddhist teaching and meditation. This is especially for stress and distress in their day to day life as well as help and relief when and where people need. Also the centre provides education which is relevant to improve the knowledge of living world.

Grants

The Midlands International Buddhist Association In The UK makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2024)
£43,443
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity, recreation and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£482,841
Latest Expenditure
£278,803

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 6.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 16.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £648,201
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £43,443
Raising Funds £16,060
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £43,443
Other Expenditure £206,180

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£482,841
£278,8030 / 50
2025
£440,759
£298,2180 / 50
2024
£648,201
£265,683£43,443£2,145,691£2,145,6913 / 25
2023
£749,875
£236,567£25,200£1,761,943£1,761,9433 / 40
2022
£480,550
£140,8840 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Midlands International Buddhist Association In The UK

What does The Midlands International Buddhist Association In The UK do?

The charity activities include Buddhists activities for those who would like to participate and improve their mental and physical abilities through Buddhist teaching and meditation. This is especially for stress and distress in their day to day life as well as help and relief when and where people need. Also the centre provides education which is relevant to improve the knowledge of living world.

How much income did The Midlands International Buddhist Association In The UK report in 2026?

The Midlands International Buddhist Association In The UK reported total income of £483k and reported expenditure of £279k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Midlands International Buddhist Association In The UK registered as a charity?

The Midlands International Buddhist Association In The UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 1993 as charity number 1020543. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs The Midlands International Buddhist Association In The UK?

The Midlands International Buddhist Association In The UK is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is VEN. Dr. WITHARANDENIYE KASSAPA OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Midlands International Buddhist Association In The UK operate?

The Midlands International Buddhist Association In The UK operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Midlands International Buddhist Association In The UK a registered charity?

Yes — The Midlands International Buddhist Association In The UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1020543.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
7 May 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1020543
Charity Number
1020543

Trustees

VEN. Dr. WITHARANDENIYE KASSAPA OBE Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Parminder Sroy

Also Known As

  • Birmingham Buddhist Maha Vihara

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9 November 2026
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