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Vipassana Trust (dhamma Sukhakari)

Also known as: Dhamma Sukhakari Trust

The objective of Vipassana Trust (Dhamma Sukhakari) is to advance the teachings of the Buddha for the public benefit by organising and running courses of Vipassana meditation as taught by S. N. Goenka, in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin.The courses are offered completely free of charge and staffed by un-paid volunteers. People from all walks of life attend course.

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Activities & Mission

The objective of Vipassana Trust (Dhamma Sukhakari) is to advance the teachings of the Buddha for the public benefit by organising and running courses of Vipassana meditation as taught by S. N. Goenka, in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin.The courses are offered completely free of charge and staffed by un-paid volunteers. People from all walks of life attend course.

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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
£546,136
Latest Expenditure
£373,080

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £526,700
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £19,436
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £373,080
Raising Funds £0
Governance £4,059
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£546,136
£373,080£373,080£2,188,097£1,591,0000 / 640
2024
£463,540
£321,9480 / 582
2023
£399,268
£305,8500 / 250
2022
£318,083
£270,6420 / 322
2021
£179,835
£173,0150 / 166

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Vipassana Trust (dhamma Sukhakari)

What does Vipassana Trust (dhamma Sukhakari) do?

The objective of Vipassana Trust (Dhamma Sukhakari) is to advance the teachings of the Buddha for the public benefit by organising and running courses of Vipassana meditation as taught by S. N. Goenka, in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin.The courses are offered completely free of charge and staffed by un-paid volunteers. People from all walks of life attend course.

How much income did Vipassana Trust (dhamma Sukhakari) report in 2025?

Vipassana Trust (dhamma Sukhakari) reported total income of £546k and reported expenditure of £373k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Vipassana Trust (dhamma Sukhakari) registered as a charity?

Vipassana Trust (dhamma Sukhakari) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 November 2017 as charity number 1175672. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Vipassana Trust (dhamma Sukhakari)?

Vipassana Trust (dhamma Sukhakari) is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Aditi Gandhi. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Vipassana Trust (dhamma Sukhakari) operate?

Vipassana Trust (dhamma Sukhakari) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Vipassana Trust (dhamma Sukhakari) a registered charity?

Yes — Vipassana Trust (dhamma Sukhakari) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1175672.

Details

Address
VIPASSANA TRUST (DHAMMA SUKHAKARI)
WALNUT TREE MANOR
HAUGHLEY GREEN
STOWMARKET
IP14 3RQ
Registration Date
10 November 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5111378
Charity Number
1175672

Trustees

Aditi Gandhi Chair
Dr Mina Shreekant Bobdey
Emil Todorov Kichukov
Jia Yan Ng
Manoj Kumar Sethumadhavan
Marc Sethi
MILIND SHRIKRISHNA BHAGWAT
Nikita Christopher Bryant
Rebecca Holly Ashmore
UMA MAHESWARI SHUNMUGAM

Also Known As

  • Dhamma Sukhakari Trust

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