SANTI VANARAM BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION
Daily services at the Temple 108 Deanwood DriveSupport for the local communities including meditation.Assist Kent Police in providing Diversity training.Fund raising at principle Thai Festivals throughout the year.Membership of West Kent Multifaith Group.Based in Kent but covers Essex and East Sussex
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts were £82,484 against total expenses of £45,231 for the year ending 31 July 2025. The charity relies entirely on voluntary donations and has a policy to retain six months of expenditure in reserves. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations, with no material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“All funds are raised entirely by the endeavours of the hard-working volunteers both at the temple and at festivals held elsewhere. All money raised goes straight to the day-to-day operation of the temple.”
“A policy is in place to retain six months expenditures.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Phraboonsee Kongjok Monkchair
- Boonrueng Jennings
- KETVADEE CLARKSON-THOMSON
- Kullapreeya Anupa
- Lampai Sanmeng
- Pongsuda Corney
- Ponsawan Malaisri
- Sukanya Dixon
- USA Barker
- Wirairuk Burt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £82k | £40k |
| 31/07/2024 | £83k | £53k |
| 31/07/2023 | £47k | £40k |
| 31/07/2022 | £22k | £25k |
| 31/07/2021 | £15k | £16k |
Common questions
Is SANTI VANARAM BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts were £82,484 against total expenses of £45,231 for the year ending 31 July 2025. The charity relies entirely on voluntary donations and has a policy to retain six months of expenditure in reserves. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations, with no material uncertainties disclosed.