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Adhisthana Trust

Registered charity 1142673 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as TRIRATNA PRECEPTORS' COLLEGE TRUST

The charity advances the Buddhist religion by overseeing the training and ordination of new members of the Triratna Buddhist Order and by making the teaching of Buddhist as presented by Urgyen Sangharakshita available on an international basis to the general public. The charity operates a retreat and study centre located in Herefordshire open to anyone interested in exploring Buddhism.

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Latest income
£904k
Latest spending
£793k
Registered
2011
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The charity reported a surplus of £130k for the year, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £607k in cash, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of £100k. The trustees confirmed that these sufficient funds cover any eventuality to the end of 2025 and beyond, with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months unrestricted expenditure, which is £100k (held: £607k)
“The Charity’s reserves policy is to maintain liquid, unrestricted funds at a level that equates to at least three months unrestricted expenditure, which is £100k.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Rachel Lovering received £10,200, James Brodie received £10,200, Anne Morgan received £4,950, and Hana Dilley received £850.
“Rachel Lovering and James Brodie received a basic financial support of £10,200 for the year, Hana Dilley received £850 and Anne Morgan received £4,950.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Uddiyana Trust, a charity which oversees the legacy of Sangharakshita (the founder of the Triratna Order) owns his book and artefact collection, which is housed by Adhisthana at no cost.
“Uddiyana Trust, a charity which oversees the legacy of Sangharakshita (the founder of the Triratna Order) owns his book and artefact collection, which is housed by Adhisthana at no cost.” — page 24
“Rachel Lovering is a trustee of Taraloka retreat centre.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rachel Lovering is a trustee of Taraloka retreat centre.
“Uddiyana Trust, a charity which oversees the legacy of Sangharakshita (the founder of the Triratna Order) owns his book and artefact collection, which is housed by Adhisthana at no cost.” — page 24
“Rachel Lovering is a trustee of Taraloka retreat centre.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Nicholas Gray is a trustee of Windhorse Publications.
“Uddiyana Trust, a charity which oversees the legacy of Sangharakshita (the founder of the Triratna Order) owns his book and artefact collection, which is housed by Adhisthana at no cost.” — page 24
“Rachel Lovering is a trustee of Taraloka retreat centre.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Bernard Murphy is a trustee of Windhorse Trust.
“Uddiyana Trust, a charity which oversees the legacy of Sangharakshita (the founder of the Triratna Order) owns his book and artefact collection, which is housed by Adhisthana at no cost.” — page 24
“Rachel Lovering is a trustee of Taraloka retreat centre.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: James Brodie is a trustee of the Triratna Chairs Assembly.
“Uddiyana Trust, a charity which oversees the legacy of Sangharakshita (the founder of the Triratna Order) owns his book and artefact collection, which is housed by Adhisthana at no cost.” — page 24
“Rachel Lovering is a trustee of Taraloka retreat centre.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Slade & Cooper Limited. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Corporate structure

Company officers (Companies House)

Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.

Official officers record.

Property (HM Land Registry)

2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)

Total income
£904k
Total spending
£793k
Reserves (reported)
£150k
Employees
17

Reported reserves equal ~2.3 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£904k£793k
31/12/2023£795k£788k
31/12/2022£596k£689k
31/12/2021£527k£498k
31/12/2020£397k£448k

Common questions

Is Adhisthana Trust financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £130k for the year, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £607k in cash, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of £100k. The trustees confirmed that these sufficient funds cover any eventuality to the end of 2025 and beyond, with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Slade & Cooper Limited.

Who funds Adhisthana Trust?

Funders whose own accounts filings name Adhisthana Trust as a grant recipient include THE WINDHORSE TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE WINDHORSE TRUSTFY2025£601kBuddhist projects - United Kingdom
THE WINDHORSE TRUSTFY2022£0Buddhist projects - United Kingdom