Buddhism RL102¶
Buddhism is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Religion category.
367 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 | 0.11% |
| £10k - £100k | 169 | 0.25% |
| £100k - £250k | 52 | 0.25% |
| £250k - £500k | 26 | 0.26% |
| £500k - £1m | 10 | 0.16% |
| £1m - £10m | 5 | 0.06% |
| Over £10m | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 345 | 0.18% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 331 | 0.19% |
| oscr | 32 | 0.13% |
| ccni | 4 | 0.06% |
| Total | 367 | 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. |
£4,392,870 |
| 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. |
£2,623,137 |
| 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. |
£2,229,837 |
| 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. |
£1,741,991 |
| 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. |
£1,591,182 |
| 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 |
£856,238 |
| 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. |
£792,668 |
| 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. |
£751,127 |
| 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. |
£749,875 |
| 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 |
£634,867 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| DRUKPA UK [Charity number: 1120665] Organising public talks and retreats to promote and support the study and application of the principles and practices of Buddhism, under the spiritual authority of the Drukpa lineage.Fundraising for various humanitarian projects including a programme to assist nuns and monks of the Drukpa lineage in Nepal and Ladakh. |
£6,401 |
| MAHASI DHAMMA FELLOWSHIP [Charity number: 328302] The main activity of the charity is to run a "Meditation Center" to promote the practice of "Satipathana Vipassana Meditation" in the "Theravada Buddhist " tradition . The Centre is open to all regardless of race, creed, or religion . |
£51,666 |
| THE LAM RIM BRISTOL TRUST [Charity number: 294470] The Lam Rim Bristol Trust seeks to reduce the suffering of all beings through the provision of a quiet Centre for meditation and reflection, with guidance in Buddhist philosophy and practice. Through support of the ordained community, there is mutual benefit for lay people and monks and nuns. The centre is supported holistically by an Alternative Health Centre. |
£6,113 |
| TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY IN BRISTOL [Charity number: 900165] The aim of the Charity is the advancement of the Buddhist religion; in particular to encourage members and others to live and practice the teachings of the Buddha and help provide a material and spiritual context for this to take place. |
£81,377 |
| THE LIFE OF FAITH [Charity number: 1091548] The Life of Faith promotes the practice of Serene Reflection Meditation (Soto Zen Buddhism). It functions within the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives. |
£7,955 |
| THE CRYSTAL GROUP [Charity number: 286348] Provision of retreat facilities for the study of Buddhism and related spiritual teachings. Promotion of the teachings of Ven. Namgyal Rinpoche and his lineage teachers. The retreat Centre is Maitreya House situated in rural Herefordshire and accommodates students from the UK and world wide. |
£12,770 |
| GURDWARA BABA BUDDHA SAHIB JI [Charity number: 1184236] we are a sikh temple and under take duties of prayers and readings provide free food to all attending our service |
£50,011 |
| THERAVADA MONASTIC TRUST [Charity number: 1127588] The main object of the charity is to support the development of a Theravada Buddhist Monastic Sangha worldwide. The Charity supports visits by monastics, retreats and the development of infrastructures for monasteries.. |
£90,975 |
| NICHIREN SHOSHU BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1127244] Hosting meetings headed by visiting priests.Supplying study materials and items needed for correct practice ( incense, prayer books etc). |
£17,027 |
| BUDDHIST AID [Charity number: 1105950] Offers general advice on Mindfulness Meditation while enjoying peaceful and productive way of life in accordance with the Dhamma.Offer Advice, help and information on associated humanitarian and religious activities. |
£560 |
