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TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY ( BRIXTON )

Registered charity 1084889 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as FRIENDS OF THE WESTERN BUDDHIST ORDER ( BRIXTON ), FWBO ( BRIXTON )

Provide classes, courses and study in meditation and Buddhism for people in Brixton and the surrounding areas.

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Latest income
£113k
Latest spending
£102k
Registered
2001
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a profit of £11.5k in 2024, following three years of deficits during which it invested in staff and space. The trustees note that while the project feels precarious due to the search for a secure venue, the bank balance has returned to pre-investment levels.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: at least 6 months (held: £59k)
“The reserves policy seeks to maintain the paid employees (and volunteers) for a period of at least 6 months in order to maintain our programme of events as best we can whilst searching out alternative premises.” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“While at times our project feels precarious, particularly as we continue to seek a secure venue, I remain confident in our future.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The document mentions 'London Buddhist Centre' in the context of appointing a convenor and diversity groups, but does not explicitly state financial transactions or amounts between the Brixton charity and these related entities.
“Shraddhamalini from the London Buddhist Centre was appointed to start in January 2025.” — page 13
“Brixton also contributes some of its funds towards the European Chair's Assembly Diversity Group, part of whose remit is to employ a racial diversity coordinator.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The document mentions 'London Buddhist Centre' in the context of appointing a convenor and diversity groups, but does not explicitly state financial transactions or amounts between the Brixton charity and these related entities.
“Shraddhamalini from the London Buddhist Centre was appointed to start in January 2025.” — page 13
“Brixton also contributes some of its funds towards the European Chair's Assembly Diversity Group, part of whose remit is to employ a racial diversity coordinator.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The document mentions 'London Buddhist Centre' in the context of appointing a convenor and diversity groups, but does not explicitly state financial transactions or amounts between the Brixton charity and these related entities.
“Shraddhamalini from the London Buddhist Centre was appointed to start in January 2025.” — page 13
“Brixton also contributes some of its funds towards the European Chair's Assembly Diversity Group, part of whose remit is to employ a racial diversity coordinator.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The document mentions 'London Buddhist Centre' in the context of appointing a convenor and diversity groups, but does not explicitly state financial transactions or amounts between the Brixton charity and these related entities.
“Shraddhamalini from the London Buddhist Centre was appointed to start in January 2025.” — page 13
“Brixton also contributes some of its funds towards the European Chair's Assembly Diversity Group, part of whose remit is to employ a racial diversity coordinator.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Triratna Buddhist Community ( Brixton ) (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout London

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£113k£102k
31/12/2023£90k£98k
31/12/2022£73k£74k
31/12/2021£59k£60k
31/12/2020£56k£47k

Common questions

Is TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY ( BRIXTON ) financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a profit of £11.5k in 2024, following three years of deficits during which it invested in staff and space. The trustees note that while the project feels precarious due to the search for a secure venue, the bank balance has returned to pre-investment levels.

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FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
THE WINDHORSE TRUST3£204k

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY ( BRIXTON )£113k—0unclear—noted
TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY IN BRISTOL FY2024£103k—0above—no doubt
TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY (WEST LONDON) FY2022£165k—0unclear—no doubt
TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY SURREY FY2024£494k—0unclear—no doubt
TRIRATNA CHAIRS' ASSEMBLY FY2025£199k—0unclear—no doubt
BIRMINGHAM BUDDHIST CENTRE FY2025£427kUnder £60,0000unclear—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.