Buddhism RL102

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

383 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.19% 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	79	0.11%
£10k - £100k	161	0.23%
£100k - £250k	66	0.30%
£250k - £500k	26	0.24%
£500k - £1m	16	0.24%
£1m - £10m	9	0.10%
Over £10m	0	0.00%
Total	357	0.19%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	341	0.20%
oscr	38	0.15%
ccni	4	0.06%
Total	383	0.19%

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.	£5,968,058
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.	£3,201,786
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.	£3,020,230
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.	£2,500,665
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.	£1,955,057
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.	£1,366,290
THE COMMUNITY OF INTERBEING UK [Charity number: 1096680] We support, advance and encourage the study and practice of Buddhism and mindful living in accordance with the teachings of meditation master Thich Nhat Hanh, in the UK and overseas, in keeping with the Five Mindfulness Trainings of the Order of Interbeing (Tiep Hien). We assist and encourage the formation and activities of regional and local groups having this common purpose.	£1,164,571
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..	£1,118,231
MIDLANDS BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1041845] INTER-FAITH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR BUDDHISM.	£1,079,077
TRIRATNA SARANA [Charity number: 1014180] Affording facilities for women to take advantage of retreat, training and ordination in the Buddhist religion	£944,712

Ten random charities

Name	Latest income
BUDDHIST COMMUNITY CENTRE UK [Charity number: 1145982] To advance the Buddhist religion in the United Kingdom for the benefit of the public through the holding of payer meetings, lectures, public celebrations of religious festivals etc	£286,901
THROSSEL HOLE BUDDHIST ABBEY [Charity number: 506094] To promote the practice, teaching, spreading and general advancement of the Serene Reflection Meditation School of Buddhism as exemplified within the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives. This is done through the thorough training of monks, and the support of our lay congregation, by a full programme of retreats, residential training, festivals, Dharma weekends and meditation days throughout the year.	£198,790
UK SHAOLIN TEMPLE LIMITED [Charity number: 1150698] Our goal is to promote the vision of "living well". By incorporating elements of Chan Buddhism and Shaolin culture into their lives, any individual can be assisted to achieve this vision.1. Teaching resources of Chan Buddhism2. Improve health & develop insight3. Teaching and developing Shaolin culture 4. Working in the community	£94,571
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.	£2,500,665
Triratna Buddhist Community (Highlands) [Charity number: SC034310] the Organisation's principal purpose is to advance the Buddhist religion 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 Community and other duly ordained Buddhists, at the discretion of the Council of the Organisation. 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 Purposes. and 1.4. Using applications of the Buddha's teaching to promote the health and well-being of all.	£19,074
WAT MATCHIMARAM UK [Charity number: 1166945] To promote Theravada Buddhism for the public benefit in the Yorkshire Area and beyond, in particular but not exclusively by the following means:a). establishing a permanent Temple where the Dhamma can be studied and taught and where meditation can be practiced;b). providing support to Buddhist Monks and Nuns in their studies and pastoral duties;c). raising public awareness of Theravada B	£80,478
THE MID ESSEX BUDDHIST CENTRE [Charity number: 1172278] Spiritual activities - regarded as religious in nature; they include the teaching and practice of Buddhism. All are welcome to any teaching or practice session. A number of one-day and weekend events are also held..Secular activities - consist of courses on Mindfulness and ancillary activities, such as art classes and complementary treatments which are compatible with Buddhist ethics.	£47,610
TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY (BLACKBURN) [Charity number: 1037404] To provide guidance and instruction of meditation and Buddhism to everyone. To honour humanity and live peacefully and kindly	£6,314
ANATHAPINDIKA TRUST [Charity number: 1163460] The advancement of the Buddhist religion, in particular by encouraging people to live in accordance with the teachings of Buddha and supporting ordained members of the Triratna Buddhist community and other duly ordained Buddhists	£410
THE BUDDHAPADIPA TEMPLE TRUST [Charity number: 1142864] a)Sunday school for Thai and English childrenb) Sunday class conducted in the library to teach the Teachings of the Buddha to both beginners and more advanced students.c)regular talks given in the Templed)Advance Buddhist faithe)provides library facilities with a good collection of books on Buddhismf) regular meditation classesg)residential meditation retreats	£398,900