Buddhism RL102¶
Buddhism is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Religion category.
389 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 | 87 | 0.12% |
| £10k - £100k | 156 | 0.22% |
| £100k - £250k | 69 | 0.31% |
| £250k - £500k | 25 | 0.22% |
| £500k - £1m | 21 | 0.30% |
| £1m - £10m | 11 | 0.12% |
| Over £10m | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 369 | 0.19% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 347 | 0.20% |
| oscr | 38 | 0.15% |
| ccni | 4 | 0.06% |
| Total | 389 | 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 |
| ROKPA TRUST [Charity number: 1059293] To promote Buddhism and to foster non-sectarian inter-religious dialogue and understanding. To provide medical care and therapy. To provide education. To relieve poverty. |
£2,500,665 |
| 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 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. |
£2,227,344 |
| 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. |
£1,994,869 |
| TRIRATNA SARANA [Charity number: 1014180] Affording facilities for women to take advantage of retreat, training and ordination in the Buddhist religion |
£1,614,312 |
| 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. |
£1,267,425 |
| 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 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY(BRIGHTON) [Charity number: 273682] Courses and study facilities in meditation and Buddhism. Yoga and tai chi. Visits to and from local schools and colleges. Information resource to the public with access to library. Day retreats and group for carers. Meditation courses designed for coping with depression and chronic pain. Open days and arts events. Celebration of Buddhist festivals. Financial support to practising Buddhists. |
£166,493 |
| WAT ARUN NORFOLK UK [Charity number: 1167297] To raise funds for the provision of a permanent Buddhist (Thai) Temple in Norfolk to advance religion through the provision of facilities for religious worship, observance and education for the beneficiaries. |
£113,992 |
| AKANISHTA KADAMPA BUDDHIST CENTRE [Charity number: 1125213] Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre aims to help people increase their peace of mind and solve their problems through Buddhist meditation. The charity runs day courses/study programmes and meditation classes, school visits and hospital chaplaincy offering spiritual guidance and advice. The charity affirms its commitment to maintaining safeguarding policies and is open to everyone. |
£50,245 |
| BUDDHA METTA SOCIETY [Charity number: 1154796] The charity arranges Buddhist pilgrimages primarily to Thailand but also elsewhere timed to coincide with the Far East cool season in January. We are led by Theravada Thai Forest Tradition monks, living in a simple way and sharing in the generosity we encounter as we visit and stay in many important sites to experience them and listen to Dhamma teachings. |
£58,194 |
| TRIRATNA SOUTHAMPTON [Charity number: 1059688] Meditation/ Buddhism classes and courses provided to public. Further classes for people wishing to deepen their Buddhist practice and/or join the Western Buddhist Order. Visits to schools and hospitals offered. Buddhist prison chaplain associated with charity. Point of contact offered for enquiries by public/ Council eg on funerals. Community living by Buddhists encouraged and subsidised. |
£33,824 |
| THE FRIENDS OF THE WESTERN BUDDHIST ORDER (CORWEN) [Charity number: 514363] Holding Meditation Retreats. |
£188,307 |
| NALANDA LTD [Charity number: 1195038] THE ADVANCEMENT OF AND EDUCATION IN THE BUDDHIST RELIGION IN PARTICULAR BY: 1. ENCOURAGING MEMBERS AND OTHERS TO LIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA 2. RUNNING FREQUENT LECTURES, MEDITATION AND WORSHIP SESSIONS FOR MEMBERS AND OTHERS 3. HOLDING REGULAR FUNDRAISING AND DONATE TO INDIVIDUALS AND CHARITIES WITH THE AIM TO ALLEVIATE HARDSHIP AND POVERTY 4. PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT |
£16,576 |
| KHEDRUBJE CENTRE [Charity number: 1010758] Provide Buddhist Classes and meditations |
£57,855 |
| 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. |
£2,926 |
| THE PALI TEXT SOCIETY [Charity number: 262216] The Pali Text Society fosters and promotes the study of Pali Buddhist texts for the benefit of scholars and the general public by publishing editions and translations, as well as other works relevant to the study of Pali, such as dictionaries and grammars. The charity also awards grants to qualified scholars working on projects relevant to the Society's aims. |
£200,577 |
