Vipassana Trust
Running Vipassana meditation courses for adults and Anapana meditation courses for children and young people.
Activities & Mission
Running Vipassana meditation courses for adults and Anapana meditation courses for children and young people.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 73% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,423,043 | £1,109,839 | £1,109,839 | £3,653,417 | £1,544,409 | 2 / 1100 |
| 2024 | £1,322,157 | £1,105,214 | £1,105,214 | £3,340,213 | £1,927,231 | 2 / 1018 |
| 2023 | £1,094,888 | £1,237,722 | £1,237,722 | £3,123,270 | £1,816,953 | 3 / 1024 |
| 2022 | £1,006,991 | £924,899 | £924,899 | £3,266,104 | £1,756,188 | 3 / 1125 |
| 2021 | £667,338 | £665,650 | £665,650 | £3,184,012 | £1,643,962 | 3 / 618 |
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Frequently asked questions about Vipassana Trust
What does Vipassana Trust do?
Running Vipassana meditation courses for adults and Anapana meditation courses for children and young people.
How much income did Vipassana Trust report in 2025?
Vipassana Trust reported total income of £1.42m and reported expenditure of £1.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Vipassana Trust?
Vipassana Trust has a program ratio of 78.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Vipassana Trust registered as a charity?
Vipassana Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 May 1988 as charity number 327798. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Vipassana Trust?
Vipassana Trust is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kevin Clifford. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Vipassana Trust operate?
Vipassana Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Vipassana Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Vipassana Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 327798.
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Dhamma Dipa
Pencoyd
St. Owens Cross
Hereford
HR2 8NG
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