LAM RIM BUDDHIST CENTRE
Saturday workshops for the local community to participate in meditation, yoga etc.Visits from local schools and colleges for training sessions in Buddhist studies ranging from junior schools to postgraduate students.Participation in multi faith conferences.Weekend retreats and facilities for solitary retreats.Encouragement of volunteers to participate in various multi skill activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £50,101.84 for the year, driven largely by a legacy donation and special donations. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash assets stood at £78,462 at the end of the period, providing approximately five months of running costs. The filing notes no discrepancies in the accounts and confirms compliance with legal requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“Additional income was received in the form of: £87,465 special donations”
“The financial reserve of £12,000 provides approximately 5 months’ running costs.” — page 11
Trustees
- GRAHAM CHARLES WOODHOUSE
- Gillian Margaret Vaisey
- Jason John Briggs
- Judith Anne Hasell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £127k | £77k |
| 31/07/2024 | £15k | £38k |
| 31/07/2023 | £46k | £23k |
| 31/07/2022 | £8k | £39k |
| 31/07/2021 | £31k | £32k |
Common questions
Is LAM RIM BUDDHIST CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £50,101.84 for the year, driven largely by a legacy donation and special donations. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash assets stood at £78,462 at the end of the period, providing approximately five months of running costs. The filing notes no discrepancies in the accounts and confirms compliance with legal requirements. Its FY2025 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 | £336k |
Charities like this
- BIRMINGHAM BUDDHIST CENTRE
- JAMYANG BUDDHIST CENTRE
- VAJRAVARAHI KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE LTD
- Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD
- BUDDHA LAND KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE LTD
- THE MIDLANDS INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION IN THE UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAM RIM BUDDHIST CENTRE | £127k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BIRMINGHAM BUDDHIST CENTRE | £427k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JAMYANG BUDDHIST CENTRE | £804k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| VAJRAVARAHI KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE LTD | £163k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD | £591k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUDDHA LAND KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE LTD | £124k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |