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the samatha trust

The charity supports the general public. The Samatha Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is religious activities. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Stockport and operates in England, Germany, and Netherlands.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£137,205
Latest Expenditure
£124,043

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 90.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 90.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£137,205£124,0430 / 120
2023£101,346£104,0900 / 112
2022£367,668£103,1660 / 118
2021£143,516£90,9650 / 75
2020£0£00 / 71

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers