ARIYA DHAMMA MEDITATION GROUP UK

Registered charity 1185126 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as NIRAPEKSHAMAGA UK

We provide guided meditation programs and Dhamma discussions following Buddhist scriptures 'Thripitaka', with experienced meditation teachers. We hire venues in different locations in the country to conduct these meditation programs. We provide annual meditation programs of 10 days one day monthly meditation programs in different venues in the country.

Objects

TO ADVANCE BUDDHISM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH IN THE UK AND WORLDWIDE, MAINLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY·PROVIDING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH TALKS, SEMINARS, MEDITATION CLASSES, RETREATS AND FORMAL CEREMONIES·SUPPORTING BUDDHIST PRIESTS, NUNS, MEDITATION CENTRES, TEMPLES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SPIRITUAL PRACTISES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT.·ADDRESSING ISSUES OF THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING FAMILY ISSUES, ANGER MANAGEMENT AND STRESS MANAGEMENT ISSUES BY PROVIDING TECHNIQUES TO OVERCOME THE PROBLEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH BUDDHIST PRACTICES OF INSIGHT AND KINDNESS.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,394.81 at the end of the financial year. The charity reported total income of £25,004.81 from donations and offerings, with charitable event expenses totaling £23,610.00. The filing discloses no related party transactions, trustee remuneration, or expenses.

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What the accounts disclose

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Trustees · trustee networks

• Dr Ranjith Welgamachair
• Dr Charitha Chainda Ranasinha
• Lakmini Ruwan Wanninayake
• Rasika Lakmini Dhanapala

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

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

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