THE MID ESSEX BUDDHIST CENTRE
Spiritual activities - regarded as religious in nature; they include the teaching and practice of Buddhism. All are welcome to any teaching or practice session. A number of one-day and weekend events are also held..Secular activities - consist of courses on Mindfulness and ancillary activities, such as art classes and complementary treatments which are compatible with Buddhist ethics.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,923 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year. Total income increased to £60,495 while total expenditure decreased slightly to £64,940, resulting in a reduced bank balance of £31,700. The charity holds significant unrestricted funds of £316,394 against a loan liability of £209,000.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Gary Nelson Murraychair
- CHRISTINE TRUSS
- DIANE LINDA CARTER
- KATRINA KUZMINAS
- LYNDA rose
- NIGEL WARD
- Rachel Floater
- TIMOTHY CARL WOLSTENHOLME
- Viryanatha Rey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 | £57k | £45k |
| 01/04/2024 | £37k | £39k |
| 01/04/2023 | £133k | £21k |
| 01/04/2022 | £145k | £15k |
| 02/04/2021 | £76k | £15k |
Common questions
Is THE MID ESSEX BUDDHIST CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,923 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year. Total income increased to £60,495 while total expenditure decreased slightly to £64,940, resulting in a reduced bank balance of £31,700. The charity holds significant unrestricted funds of £316,394 against a loan liability of £209,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MID ESSEX BUDDHIST CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MID ESSEX BUDDHIST CENTRE as a grant recipient include THE WINDHORSE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WINDHORSE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Buddhist projects - United Kingdom |
| THE WINDHORSE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | Buddhist projects - United Kingdom |