THE SCHOOL OF MEDITATION
The School of Meditation teaches a simple and effective form of meditation designed for people living in the modern world. This meditation helps people find rest and discover their inner being. The school supports meditators for as long as they wish, and offers regular meetings where they can explore the teachings behind the meditation and benefit from meditating in the company of others.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £85,157 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by resources expended exceeding incoming resources. However, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by significant unrestricted fund balances of £6,316,287.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to about twelve months’ expenditure.” — page 7
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Martin McNestrychair
- Angela Margaret Jackman
- Bernadette Patricia Lees
- David Mound
- Katherine Kindersley
- STEPHEN MANSFIELD ADAMSON
- Steven Wanstall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £146k | £224k |
| 31/03/2024 | £152k | £158k |
| 31/03/2023 | £126k | £132k |
| 31/03/2022 | £133k | £124k |
| 31/03/2021 | £82k | £138k |
Common questions
Is THE SCHOOL OF MEDITATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £85,157 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by resources expended exceeding incoming resources. However, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by significant unrestricted fund balances of £6,316,287. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH WISDOM | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING
- THE SCHOOL OF CONTEMPLATIVE LIFE
- THE MEDITATION TRUST
- BUDDHA LAND KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE LTD
- RISHI'S VISION
- VIPASSANA TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SCHOOL OF MEDITATION | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SCHOOL OF SUFI TEACHING | £201k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SCHOOL OF CONTEMPLATIVE LIFE | £211k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MEDITATION TRUST | £171k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUDDHA LAND KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE LTD | £124k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RISHI'S VISION | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |