TRIRATNA SOUTHAMPTON
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.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £33,824 from £37,695 in the prior year, primarily due to a £7,155 drop in rental income. Despite this reduction, the charity achieved a surplus of £2,606 as expenditure fell by £4,100 to £31,218. The trustees note that reserves are held above the constitutional target of £8,000 to address building repair costs and an upcoming loan repayment.
What the accounts disclose
“Triratna Southampton operates a policy in accord with our constitution whereby the equivalent of three months average expenditure, including our loan repayments and insurance, is held in reserve. Based upon our 2024 expenditure this amount is in the region of £8,000.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- David Westonchair
- Emily Smith
- Garry Sawyer
- Gill Knight
- Kate Luker
- Mary Whittaker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £34k | £31k |
| 31/12/2023 | £38k | £35k |
| 31/12/2022 | £41k | £35k |
| 31/12/2021 | £31k | £30k |
| 31/12/2020 | £32k | £33k |
Common questions
Is TRIRATNA SOUTHAMPTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £33,824 from £37,695 in the prior year, primarily due to a £7,155 drop in rental income. Despite this reduction, the charity achieved a surplus of £2,606 as expenditure fell by £4,100 to £31,218. The trustees note that reserves are held above the constitutional target of £8,000 to address building repair costs and an upcoming loan repayment. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.