Triratna Buddhist Community Surrey
Also known as: The Buddhist Centre (croydon), The Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surrey), Triratna Buddist Community Surrey, Croydon Buddhist Centre, F W B O - Surrey, Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre
Provides teaching and facilities for the understanding and practice of Buddhism. We run a public Buddhist Centre on the High Street of Croydon and a residential retreat Centre, known as Rivendell, in East Sussex.
Activities & Mission
Provides teaching and facilities for the understanding and practice of Buddhism. We run a public Buddhist Centre on the High Street of Croydon and a residential retreat Centre, known as Rivendell, in East Sussex.
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.
Local Authority
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £493,956 | £509,087 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £490,893 | £504,453 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £485,333 | £450,035 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2021 | £294,081 | £333,078 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2020 | £238,906 | £255,750 | 0 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Triratna Buddhist Community Surrey
What does Triratna Buddhist Community Surrey do?
Provides teaching and facilities for the understanding and practice of Buddhism. We run a public Buddhist Centre on the High Street of Croydon and a residential retreat Centre, known as Rivendell, in East Sussex.
How much income did Triratna Buddhist Community Surrey report in 2024?
Triratna Buddhist Community Surrey reported total income of £494k and reported expenditure of £509k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Triratna Buddhist Community Surrey registered as a charity?
Triratna Buddhist Community Surrey was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 January 1976 as charity number 270460. It has been registered for 50 years.
Who runs Triratna Buddhist Community Surrey?
Triratna Buddhist Community Surrey is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Staunton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Triratna Buddhist Community Surrey operate?
Triratna Buddhist Community Surrey operates across 3 areas: East Sussex, Surrey and London.
Is Triratna Buddhist Community Surrey a registered charity?
Yes — Triratna Buddhist Community Surrey is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 270460.
Details
96-98 High Street
CROYDON
CR0 1ND
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Associations charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Buddhist Centre (croydon)
- The Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surrey)
- Triratna Buddist Community Surrey
- Croydon Buddhist Centre
- F W B O - Surrey
- Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated