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TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY(BRIGHTON)

Registered charity 273682 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BRIGHTON BUDDHIST CENTRE, FRIENDS OF THE WESTERN BUDDHIST ORDER (BRIGHTON)

Courses and study facilities in meditation and Buddhism. Yoga and tai chi. Visits to and from local schools and colleges. Information resource to the public with access to library. Day retreats and group for carers. Meditation courses designed for coping with depression and chronic pain. Open days and arts events. Celebration of Buddhist festivals. Financial support to practising Buddhists.

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Latest income
£166k
Latest spending
£183k
Registered
1977
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net operating deficit of £16,802 for the year ended 31 December 2024, a reduction from the previous year's deficit of £41,356. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted funds of £1,084,379 and cash reserves of £212,519, but warns that without significant income increases, cash reserves could be exhausted in less than seven years. The trustees note that while staff costs were reduced to 2017 levels, operating income remains stagnant and future cost rises are expected.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Communities income (31% of income)
“Communities income Charitable income 51,260” — page 15
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: 25% of annual expenses (to preserve staff employment for up to 3 months) (held: £1.1m)
“The charity aims to hold 25% of its annual expenses as a reserve. The purpose is to give the charity enough latitude to preserve staff employment for up to 3 months in the event of a sudden loss of income” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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

Operates in: Brighton And Hove · East Sussex · West Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£166k£183k
31/12/2023£169k£211k
31/12/2022£132k£145k
31/12/2021£94k£130k
31/12/2020£117k£201k

Common questions

Is TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY(BRIGHTON) financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net operating deficit of £16,802 for the year ended 31 December 2024, a reduction from the previous year's deficit of £41,356. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted funds of £1,084,379 and cash reserves of £212,519, but warns that without significant income increases, cash reserves could be exhausted in less than seven years. The trustees note that while staff costs were reduced to 2017 levels, operating income remains stagnant and future cost rises are expected. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.