The Samatha Trust

Founded in 1973, The Samatha Trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation which fosters practice and study in the Samatha-Vipassana tradition.The Samatha Trust offers local weekly classes and residential meditation courses as well as online meditation classes and meetings.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Germany Netherlands

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£135,430

Latest Expenditure

£128,601

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 95.0%

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.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2022 — The Samatha Trust (organisation 266367)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£135,430	£128,601	0 / 120
2024	£137,205	£124,043	0 / 120
2023	£101,346	£104,090	0 / 112
2022	£367,668	£103,166	0 / 118
2021	£143,516	£90,965	0 / 75

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Samatha Trust

What does The Samatha Trust do?

How much income did The Samatha Trust report in 2025?

The Samatha Trust reported total income of £135k and reported expenditure of £129k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Samatha Trust registered as a charity?

The Samatha Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 September 2018 as charity number 1179867. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs The Samatha Trust?

The Samatha Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT ADKINS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Samatha Trust operate?

The Samatha Trust operates across 3 areas: Germany, Netherlands and England.

Is The Samatha Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Samatha Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179867.