INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR THERAVADA BUDDHISM UK
1.To advance the education of the public in general (and particularly amongst Buddhist monks and scholars) on the subjects of Buddhism in particular Theravada Buddhism, and the culture , languages, literature and history of ancient south Asia.2. To advance the Theravadic Buddhist religion in the UK for the benefit of the public through the theravadic rituals, worship and meditation sessions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £14,332 at the end of the reporting period, which exceeds the stated policy target of £5,000. The charity reported a net surplus of £345 for the year, with total income of £28,697 and total expenditure of £28,352.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider a minimum reserve level of £5,000 to be appropriate at this stage in the charity’s development. This amount represents approximately three months of essential operating costs” — page 5
Trustees
- Madhurika Jayawardanachair
- Kasun Rajapakse
- Sujatha Wickramatunga
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2025 | £29k | £28k |
| 04/09/2024 | £37k | £32k |
| 04/09/2023 | £20k | £16k |
| 04/09/2022 | £13k | £19k |
| 04/09/2021 | £23k | £16k |
Common questions
Is INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR THERAVADA BUDDHISM UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £14,332 at the end of the reporting period, which exceeds the stated policy target of £5,000. The charity reported a net surplus of £345 for the year, with total income of £28,697 and total expenditure of £28,352. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.