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Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey

Also known as: The Community of Buddhist Contemplatives, Throssel Hole Priory

To promote the practice, teaching, spreading and general advancement of the Serene Reflection Meditation School of Buddhism as exemplified within the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives. This is done through the thorough training of monks, and the support of our lay congregation, by a full programme of retreats, residential training, festivals, Dharma weekends and meditation days throughout the year.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the practice, teaching, spreading and general advancement of the Serene Reflection Meditation School of Buddhism as exemplified within the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives. This is done through the thorough training of monks, and the support of our lay congregation, by a full programme of retreats, residential training, festivals, Dharma weekends and meditation days throughout the year.

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
£945,067
Latest Expenditure
£208,683

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 22.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 10% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 74% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £900,703
Charitable Activities £8,150
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,135
Other Income £34,079

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £208,683
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,200
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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 2025 — Reading Buddhist Priory (organisation 3990766)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£945,067
£208,683£208,683£1,947,860£912,7310 / 0
2024
£198,790
£198,6800 / 0
2023
£181,143
£190,9020 / 0
2022
£179,042
£171,2150 / 0
2021
£165,153
£171,6720 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey

What does Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey do?

To promote the practice, teaching, spreading and general advancement of the Serene Reflection Meditation School of Buddhism as exemplified within the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives. This is done through the thorough training of monks, and the support of our lay congregation, by a full programme of retreats, residential training, festivals, Dharma weekends and meditation days throughout the year.

How much income did Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey report in 2025?

Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey reported total income of £945k and reported expenditure of £209k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey?

Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey has a program ratio of 22.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey registered as a charity?

Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 1977 as charity number 506094. It has been registered for 49 years.

Who runs Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey?

Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey operate?

Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey a registered charity?

Yes — Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 506094.

Details

Address
Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey
Carrshield
Hexham
NE47 8AL
Registration Date
15 March 1977
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
506094
Charity Number
506094

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Trustees

Rev CDH ROLAND WATSON
Rev Lambert Tuffrey
Rev MAX BENJAMIN CERDA ALEXANDER
Also governs 2 other charities
Rev Peter Michael Bonati
Also governs 2 other charities
Rev STEPHEN BERWYN WATSON
Rev TARA MAY BAILEY

Sectors & Classifications

Arts Education Health Religion

Also Known As

  • The Community of Buddhist Contemplatives
  • Throssel Hole Priory
  • Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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