THE BUDDHIST SOCIETY TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £3,249,269, supported by significant legacy income including a donated property valued at £320,000. The trustees consider the present level of funding and reserves adequate to support the charity's activities for the medium term. The charity has no full-time employees and operates with a small governance structure.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2023)
Trustees
- Amelia Frances Otway Smithers
- Dr DESMOND ROLLO BIDDULPH
- Paul Thomas Halliday
- Robert Campbell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £257k | £281k |
| 30/04/2024 | £164k | £219k |
| 30/04/2023 | £570k | £176k |
| 30/04/2022 | £199k | £193k |
| 30/04/2021 | £756k | £187k |
Common questions
Is THE BUDDHIST SOCIETY TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds increased to £3,249,269, supported by significant legacy income including a donated property valued at £320,000. The trustees consider the present level of funding and reserves adequate to support the charity's activities for the medium term. The charity has no full-time employees and operates with a small governance structure. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST RELIEF ORGANISATION (I B R O) | 1 | £284k |
| WESTCOMBE FOUNDATION | 1 | £500 |