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The Thai-British Buddhist (wat Mahathat Temple) Trust

Also known as: The Thai-British Buddhist (buddhavihara Temple) Trust, The Buddha Vihara Temple Aston

To establish the advancement of the Buddhist religion and Thai culture in the Staffordhire and surrounding areas. To support and maintain Buddhist monks and nuns in Wat Mahathat Temple and elsewhere. To provide means of promoting greater mutual understanding of Thai and British cultures. To provide facilities for all religious functions at the Wat Mahathat Temple and elsewhere.

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Activities & Mission

To establish the advancement of the Buddhist religion and Thai culture in the Staffordhire and surrounding areas. To support and maintain Buddhist monks and nuns in Wat Mahathat Temple and elsewhere. To provide means of promoting greater mutual understanding of Thai and British cultures. To provide facilities for all religious functions at the Wat Mahathat Temple and elsewhere.

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
£151,879
Latest Expenditure
£111,153

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 73.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 73.2%
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
£151,879
£111,1530 / 13
2024
£101,774
£99,6940 / 13
2023
£116,249
£102,2150 / 13
2022
£218,328
£91,6120 / 13
2021
£167,748
£98,3790 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Thai-British Buddhist (wat Mahathat Temple) Trust

What does The Thai-British Buddhist (wat Mahathat Temple) Trust do?

To establish the advancement of the Buddhist religion and Thai culture in the Staffordhire and surrounding areas. To support and maintain Buddhist monks and nuns in Wat Mahathat Temple and elsewhere. To provide means of promoting greater mutual understanding of Thai and British cultures. To provide facilities for all religious functions at the Wat Mahathat Temple and elsewhere.

How much income did The Thai-British Buddhist (wat Mahathat Temple) Trust report in 2025?

The Thai-British Buddhist (wat Mahathat Temple) Trust reported total income of £152k and reported expenditure of £111k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Thai-British Buddhist (wat Mahathat Temple) Trust registered as a charity?

The Thai-British Buddhist (wat Mahathat Temple) Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 August 2000 as charity number 1082096. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs The Thai-British Buddhist (wat Mahathat Temple) Trust?

The Thai-British Buddhist (wat Mahathat Temple) Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is MONGKOL PUNTAR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Thai-British Buddhist (wat Mahathat Temple) Trust operate?

The Thai-British Buddhist (wat Mahathat Temple) Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Thai-British Buddhist (wat Mahathat Temple) Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Thai-British Buddhist (wat Mahathat Temple) Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1082096.

Details

Address
Eastfields House
Alrewas Road
Kings Bromley
Burton-on-Trent
DE13 7HR
Registration Date
21 August 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3971420
Charity Number
1082096

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Trustees

MONGKOL PUNTAR Chair
BHATSAKORN KOTA
Phramaha Laow Panyasiri
ROBERT ELLIS
SOPHITA TUCK

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Thai-British Buddhist (buddhavihara Temple) Trust
  • The Buddha Vihara Temple Aston

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14 May 2026
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