THE MERIDIAN TRUST
The principal activity of the Meridian Trust is the preservation and dissemination of Buddhist thought, culture and artistic heritage. Our goal is to create a multimedia digital resource through which to make the insights of Buddhist culture available to all.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £78,709, providing sufficient reserves to cover 3 to 6 months of running costs. The charity reported a surplus of £57,996 for the year, with incoming resources of £103,625 against expenditure of £45,629. Per the trustees' report, the charity operates on confirmed funding and has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider the reserves of £78,709 to be sufficient to cover 3 to 6 months running costs” — page 9
“One trustee received remuneration in the year of £5,999 (2024: £12,596) for work as a freelance Administrator prior to becoming a trustee.” — page 16
“Aggregate donations made by Trustees for general purposes amounted to £185 (2024: £620). There are no other donations from related parties.” — page 17
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Dolma Beresford
- Dr Pema Clark
- MARIE BERESFORD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £104k | £46k |
| 30/09/2024 | £50k | £42k |
| 30/09/2023 | £49k | £49k |
| 30/09/2022 | £48k | £48k |
| 30/09/2021 | £44k | £46k |
Common questions
Is THE MERIDIAN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £78,709, providing sufficient reserves to cover 3 to 6 months of running costs. The charity reported a surplus of £57,996 for the year, with incoming resources of £103,625 against expenditure of £45,629. Per the trustees' report, the charity operates on confirmed funding and has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MERIDIAN TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MERIDIAN TRUST as a grant recipient include THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £790k | Other |
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £750k | Single Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST RELIEF ORGANISATION (I B R O) | 1 | £450k |
Charities like this
- THE BUDDHIST SOCIETY TRUST
- THE MEDITATION TRUST
- SAYAGYI U BA KHIN MEMORIAL TRUST
- SATIPANYA BUDDHIST TRUST
- MIDLANDS BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION
- THE FOREST HERMITAGE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MERIDIAN TRUST | £104k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BUDDHIST SOCIETY TRUST | £257k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MEDITATION TRUST | £171k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SAYAGYI U BA KHIN MEMORIAL TRUST | £791k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SATIPANYA BUDDHIST TRUST | £123k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MIDLANDS BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |