Kadampa Meditation Centre Bristol
Teaching Buddhist meditation and practice to all. Providing place of worship to Buddhists.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £28,501 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £603,536. The trustees confirm the financial position is good, supported by cash balances of £55,953 and no restricted reserves. The filing was subject to independent examination rather than audit, consistent with small company provisions.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Justin Rodway Mr
- Mary Cansdale
- Natalie Franco
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £111k | £82k |
| 31/12/2023 | £112k | £88k |
| 31/12/2022 | £96k | £77k |
| 31/12/2021 | £6k | £71k |
| 31/12/2020 | £108k | £71k |
Common questions
Is Kadampa Meditation Centre Bristol financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £28,501 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £603,536. The trustees confirm the financial position is good, supported by cash balances of £55,953 and no restricted reserves. The filing was subject to independent examination rather than audit, consistent with small company provisions. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadampa Meditation Centre Bristol | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VAJRAVARAHI KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE LTD | £163k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUDDHA LAND KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE LTD | £124k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEW KADAMPA TRADITION - INTERNATIONAL KADAMPA BUDDHIST UNION | £6.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JAMYANG BUDDHIST CENTRE | £804k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre | £366k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |