SANG-NGAK-CHO-DZONG
The charitable purposes of the Charity are to advance the Vajrayana Buddhist religion, in particular but not exclusively the Aro Lineage of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Its activities include running a retreat centre, supporting teaching events, promoting the non-monastic ordained Ngak'phang tradition in the West, supporting Tibetan Lamas in exile.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £20,619 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £731,368 to £710,749. The trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern with sufficient resources to continue operations for at least 12 months, despite acknowledging a potential short-term operational loss due to necessary maintenance investments. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £21,485, which the trustees noted would be insufficient to cover staff costs if all other funds were depleted.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000” — page 20
“The policy is to aim to have two years’ worth of essential expenditure in reserve.” — page 10
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/06/2020)
Trustees
- Adrian Russell Gilbert
- Anna Davis
- Christopher Charles Michael Haydon
- Emanuel Rylke
- Louisa Hatherley Jane Shorney
- NICHOLAS SIMON BENIANS
- Sebastian Cavendish Creed-Waring
- Stephen Sheppard
- Susanne Olfs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £88k | £108k |
| 31/12/2023 | £73k | £83k |
| 31/12/2022 | £99k | £99k |
| 31/12/2021 | £55k | £61k |
| 31/12/2020 | £51k | £63k |
Common questions
Is SANG-NGAK-CHO-DZONG financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £20,619 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £731,368 to £710,749. The trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern with sufficient resources to continue operations for at least 12 months, despite acknowledging a potential short-term operational loss due to necessary maintenance investments. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £21,485, which the trustees noted would be insufficient to cover staff costs if all other funds were depleted. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of SANG-NGAK-CHO-DZONG earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.