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TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY (IPSWICH)

Registered charity 1180271 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The objects of the charity are:1. Encouraging members and others to live ethical lives in accordance with the teachings of the Buddha.2. Supporting ordained members of the Triratna Buddhist Order.3. Working under the guidance of the Triratna Buddhist Order.4. Using applications of the Buddha's teaching to promote the health and well being of all.

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Latest income
£78k
Latest spending
£33k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £237,447 at year end, which is above the charity's stated policy target of maintaining three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £44,587 for the year, driven by increased donations and fundraising activities, while total charitable expenditure remained controlled at £33,076.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three and six month’s expenditure (held: £237k)
“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 between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Ipswich Buddhist Centre (matched by registered charity number).

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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

Operates in: Essex · Norfolk · Suffolk

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£78k£33k
31/03/2024£47k£33k
31/03/2023£47k£34k
31/03/2022£45k£44k
31/03/2021£38k£17k

Common questions

Is TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY (IPSWICH) financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £237,447 at year end, which is above the charity's stated policy target of maintaining three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £44,587 for the year, driven by increased donations and fundraising activities, while total charitable expenditure remained controlled at £33,076. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.