BODHI COLLEGE
DELIVERING STUDY COURSES IN EARLY BUDDHISM IN THE UK AND MAINLAND EUROPE
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NOT FOR PROFIT EDUCATIONAL ORGANISATION LIMITED BY GUARANTEE FOR THE CRITICAL EXAMINATION AND PRACTICAL CULTIVATION OF BUDDHIST TEACHINGS AS FOUND IN THE EARLIEST STRATA OF THE BUDDHIST CANON. THE BODHI SANGHA IS NON-SECTARIAN AND UNALIGNED WITH ANY BUDDHIST ORTHODOXY.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £29,894 for the year, resulting in total funds carried forward of £99,310. The trustees note that the surplus was largely attributable to donations to the Teacher Support Fund which were subsequently paid out to a teacher for medical treatment. The charity holds a reserves policy of three months' outgoings and acknowledges that the shift towards online content could make covering direct costs more challenging.
What the accounts disclose
“No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.” — page 16
“Income generated from on-line and physical course fees (and recordings) in 2024 was £171,755” — page 5
“The Board’s policy is to hold a minimum cash reserve equivalent to three months outgoings to enable the charity to continue in the event of a major drop in income resulting from unforeseen circumstances or emergencies.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Sean Mountford Graham Williamschair
- Anna Livecchi
- Anne Speckens
- Brigitte Huber-Jordi
- CHRISTINA RUSLING
- Walter Young
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £269k | £233k |
| 31/12/2024 | £242k | £213k |
| 31/12/2023 | £265k | £252k |
| 31/12/2022 | £251k | £237k |
| 31/12/2021 | £205k | £134k |
Common questions
Is BODHI COLLEGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £29,894 for the year, resulting in total funds carried forward of £99,310. The trustees note that the surplus was largely attributable to donations to the Teacher Support Fund which were subsequently paid out to a teacher for medical treatment. The charity holds a reserves policy of three months' outgoings and acknowledges that the shift towards online content could make covering direct costs more challenging. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of BODHI COLLEGE earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPE | 1 | £898k |
| THE MONTEFIORE ENDOWMENT | 1 | £194k |
| THE ANGLO-AMERICAN CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £91k |
| THE MARCUS MARGULIES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £72k |
| THE CHARLES WOLFSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE PHILLIPS AND RUBENS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £37k |
| RACHEL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £24k |
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- INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST PROGRESS SOCIETY (UK)
- BUDDHA LAND KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE LTD
- FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS CHAYEI MOISHE
- SHEFFIELD TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY
- HAZRAT SULTAN BAHU TRUST (UK)
- Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BODHI COLLEGE | £269k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST PROGRESS SOCIETY (UK) | £660k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BUDDHA LAND KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE LTD | £124k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS CHAYEI MOISHE | £213k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHEFFIELD TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY | £214k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAZRAT SULTAN BAHU TRUST (UK) | £3.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |