Triratna Sarana
Also known as: Friends of the Western Buddhist Order - Sarana, Fwbo - Sarana
Affording facilities for women to take advantage of retreat, training and ordination in the Buddhist religion
Activities & Mission
Affording facilities for women to take advantage of retreat, training and ordination in the Buddhist religion
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 10% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,614,312 | £427,012 | £406,220 | £3,286,436 | £25,000 | 10 / 20 |
| 2023 | £944,712 | £357,199 | £318,996 | £2,099,136 | £2,099,138 | 9 / 20 |
| 2022 | £590,754 | £286,637 | £251,653 | £1,511,623 | £1,180,732 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £204,846 | £191,475 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £170,414 | £184,057 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Triratna Sarana
What does Triratna Sarana do?
Affording facilities for women to take advantage of retreat, training and ordination in the Buddhist religion
How much income did Triratna Sarana report in 2024?
Triratna Sarana reported total income of £1.61m and reported expenditure of £427k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Triratna Sarana?
Triratna Sarana has a program ratio of 25.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Triratna Sarana registered as a charity?
Triratna Sarana was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 September 1992 as charity number 1014180. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Triratna Sarana?
Triratna Sarana is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jvalamalini Cindy Bloom. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Triratna Sarana operate?
Triratna Sarana operates across 2 areas: Spain and Powys.
Is Triratna Sarana a registered charity?
Yes — Triratna Sarana is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1014180.
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Also Known As
- Friends of the Western Buddhist Order - Sarana
- Fwbo - Sarana
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated