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Buddhism RL102

Buddhism is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Religion category.

353 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.18% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

\b(buddh(is[mt]s?|a))\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 83 0.10%
£10k - £100k 164 0.25%
£100k - £250k 62 0.32%
£250k - £500k 16 0.18%
£500k - £1m 12 0.21%
£1m - £10m 4 0.05%
Over £10m 0 0.00%
Total 341 0.18%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 318 0.19%
oscr 31 0.12%
ccni 4 0.06%
Total 353 0.18%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
NEW KADAMPA TRADITION - INTERNATIONAL KADAMPA BUDDHIST UNION [Charity number: 1015054]
Public promotion of Kadampa Buddhism throughout the world, by supporting the development of Kadampa Buddhist Centres throughout the world; by publishing and distributing books on Kadampa Buddhism; by training teachers of Kadampa Buddhism; and by maintaining a year-round programme of Buddhist teachings and meditation at the charity's home premises.
£4,652,974
SOKA GAKKAI INTERNATIONAL - UK [Charity number: 1104491]
In pursuance of its charitable objectives, and in order to achieve the overall aims of its mission statement, the principal charitable activity of SGI-UK is the advancement of religion as it relates to the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin.
£2,403,996
THE ENGLISH SANGHA TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 231310]
The main object is the furthering the teaching of the Buddha in the UK. The Charity's main activity is the development, maintenance and upkeep of two Theravada Buddhist monasteries in the UK. These provide focal points for members of the public to learn or deepen their understanding of Buddhism. Typical activities include meditation classes and retreats, public talks and formal ceremonies.
£1,668,294
THE LONDON BUDDHIST CENTRE [Charity number: 255420]
The London Buddhist Centre teaches meditation and Buddhism in a way that is relevant to contemporary western life. It is a non-proselytising public centre, open to all, with no expectation of Buddhist interest / involvement. The Breathing Space programme run by the Centre teaches Mindfulness Based Approaches to help prevent relapse into depression and addiction and to manage stress and anxiety.
£1,520,833
Rokpa Trust [Charity number: SC038628]
(1) To promote the Buddhist religion and to foster non-sectarian inter-religious dialogue and understanding. 1 (2) To provide medical care and therapy. (3) To provide education. (4) To relieve poverty.
£892,156
MIDLANDS BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1041845]
INTER-FAITH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR BUDDHISM.
£858,397
NAGARJUNA KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE [Charity number: 1039957]
The principal activity of the charity is to promote the Buddhist faith through the activities of teaching, study, practice and the observance of moral discipline all within the Buddhist tradition of Je Tsongkhapa.
£710,995
INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST PROGRESS SOCIETY (UK) [Charity number: 1023575]
To encourage the study and research of BuddhismTo support related cultural and educational programsTo serve humanity, the community and societyTo develop educational programs for all BuddhistsTo promote international Dharma propagation
£598,051
LELUNG DHARMA TRUST [Charity number: 1079844]
Activities of the Lelung Dharma Trust include helping Tibetans in a number of areas; creating greater awareness of Tibetan Buddhist culture and religion; organising teaching and meditation courses; providing sponsorship of monks, nuns, school children, university students and the elderly; the preservation of the Geden Phacho Bhucho lineages and publishing the works of the 5th Lelung RInpoche.
£583,555
GAIA HOUSE TRUST [Charity number: 900339]
Gaia House is an Insight Meditation Centre offering a year round programme of silent retreats with meditation instruction and teachings drawn from the Buddhist traditions.
£581,530

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
THE SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF BUDDHIST UNDERSTANDING [Charity number: 327938]
Distribution of the book The Teaching of Buddha and promotion of buddhist studies at universities.
THE TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY (COLCHESTER) [Charity number: 1046724]
Advancement of the Buddhist religion by teaching meditation and Buddhism at public classes, training members of the charity and others towards ordination as a Buddhist, providing facilities for worship.
£43,730
SHANTHI VIHARA AND MEDITATION CENTRE [Charity number: 1158024]
1. Ministering to the spiritual,educational and moral develeopment, and also to the material needs where necessary of the Buddhist Community in Nottingham & Nottinghanshire;2. Advancing knowledge of Buddhism & Buddhist Philosophy, Mindfulness Meditation, and Buddhist culture & civilisation;3. Charitable activities directed at alleviating suffering resulting from natural and man-made disasters.
£27,117
Triratna Glasgow [Charity number: SC006883]
The object of the Association is the advancement of the Buddhist religion, in particular by: 1.1 Encouraging members and others to live in accordance with the teachings of the Buddha. 1.2 Supporting ordained members of the Triratna Buddhist Order, at the discretion of the Council of the Association. 1.3 Maintaining close communication with and working under the guidance of the Triratna Buddhist Order and in co-operation with other groups with the same objects. 1.4 Using applications of the Buddha's teaching to promote the health and well-being of all.
£370,178
SAYAGYI U BA KHIN MEMORIAL TRUST [Charity number: 280134]
Provides facilities for the study and practice of Theravada Buddhism and Buddhist meditation in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin and Mother Sayamagyi
£399,826
BUDDHIST COMPASSION RELIEF TZU-CHI FOUNDATION LIMITED [Charity number: 1050821]
education, cultural and religious activities
£66,788
GAIA HOUSE TRUST [Charity number: 900339]
Gaia House is an Insight Meditation Centre offering a year round programme of silent retreats with meditation instruction and teachings drawn from the Buddhist traditions.
£581,530
The Dhammapadipa Temple [Charity number: SC036183]
4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 For provisions of recreational facilities in the interest of welfare, support, assistance and education for anyone living in Scotland, and in particular but not exclusively, Thai people, their families and Buddhists to access and use our organisational facilities as required. 4.2 To advance religion through the provision of facilities for religious worship, observance and education for the beneficiaries. and 4.3 To advance education and Thai cultural knowledge through structured and approved syllabuses. and 4.4 To promote racial harmony, foster cultural and religious tolerance and understanding between the beneficiaries and others and to work towards the elimination of prejudice and discrimination against the beneficiaries, thereby enabling them to participate fully in the social, economic and civic lift of the community. and 4.5 To aid the people of Thailand during times of great need or natural disaster when called upon to do so by the Government of Thailand or other charitable organisations with the same aims.
£105,726
THE MIDLANDS INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION IN THE UK [Charity number: 1020543]
The charity activities include Buddhists activities for those who would like to participate and improve their mental and physical abilities through Buddhist teaching and meditation. This is especially for stress and distress in their day to day life as well as help and relief when and where people need. Also the centre provides education which is relevant to improve the knowledge of living world.
£480,550
DHAMMAKAYA INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM [Charity number: 1103950]
The principal activity of the charity during the year was that of a Buddhist Temple, religious teaching, meditation Centre, administration support for new Temple building and awarding grants for Buddhist research.
£302,972

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024