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	82	0.12%
£10k - £100k	159	0.23%
£100k - £250k	69	0.31%
£250k - £500k	24	0.22%
£500k - £1m	21	0.30%
£1m - £10m	11	0.12%
Over £10m	0	0.00%
Total	366	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.	£1,366,290
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

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR THERAVADA BUDDHISM UK [Charity number: 1190129] 1.To advance the education of the public in general (and particularly amongst Buddhist monks and scholars) on the subjects of Buddhism in particular Theravada Buddhism, and the culture , languages, literature and history of ancient south Asia.2. To advance the Theravadic Buddhist religion in the UK for the benefit of the public through the theravadic rituals, worship and meditation sessions.	£28,697
INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST PROGRESS SOCIETY (MANCHESTER) [Charity number: 1097502] The charity holds regular Sunday services, Monthly Lamp Offering Services and Special Dharma Services. It provides counselling on a variety of subjects and conducts Chinese courses. It also performs marriages and funeral services.	£436,622
LAND OF JOY [Charity number: 1138826] Land of Joy, a residential retreat centre in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, provides group and solitary retreats of varying types - Buddhist and secular, including health and well-being. We welcome people of all ages and walks of life, from any religion or none. In the future, the centre hopes to develop a service for the local community dedicated to end of life care, offering peace and dignity	£121,947
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
THE DEVON VIHARA TRUST [Charity number: 289636] To support Hartridge Monastery and it's resident monks, nuns and novices (Sangha) practicing in the Forest Tradition in the lineage of the Thai Master Ajahn Chah and his senior western disciple, Ajahn Sumedho. To offer the Sangha the opportunity to live a contemplative monastic life founded upon the principles laid down by the Buddha.	£3,436
ATHULA DASSANA MULTI-CULTURAL BUDDHIST COMMUNITY CENTRE [Charity number: 1155139] Sports Festivals - to unite the community in playFood Festivals - to enrich our cultural varietyCultural Dancing EventsLanguage classesMindfulness classesYoga classesPromote Social research and educational studies linked to Buddhist sociologyDhamma School-to further the teachings of Buddhism to younger childrenHelping the needy children of developing nations	£84,453
AVON BUDDHISTS [Charity number: 1169219] Avon Buddhists will attempt to advance access to Buddhism by making available the wisdom and compassion of Buddhist teachings to people within the local community. We believe that this can offer people a route to a happier and healthier peace of mind.	£64
TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY (NORWICH) [Charity number: 272024] ADVANCEMENT OF THE BUDDHIST RELIGION1) TO ENCOURAGE MEMBERS AND OTHERS TO LIVE IN ACCORD WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA2) SUPPORT ORDAINED MEMBERS OF THE TRIRATNA BUDDHIST ORDER3) MAINTAIN COMMUNICATION AND WORK WITH OTHER GROUPS WITH THE SAME OBJECTIVE	£81,759
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.	£103,446
NICHIREN SHU BUDDHIST TEMPLE OF UK [Charity number: 1139965] A regular service is held every Sunday. We hold annual Buddhist ceremonies, personal memorial services, funeral ceremonies, marriage ceremonies, workshops and offer pastoral care at the Temple. We also visit private homes to hold services and give spiritual guidance. We attend events organised by other Buddhist organisations, as well as inter-faith and community events in the United Kingdom.	£12,637