BIRMINGHAM BUDDHIST CENTRE
This charity aims to advance and spread the Buddhist religion. This includes encouraging people to live in accordance with Buddhist teachings, supporting ordained Buddhists and maintaining close links with the Triratna Buddhist Order. The charity operates as part of a network of independent Buddhist charities known collectively as the Triratna Buddhist Community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state a net surplus of £60,580 for the year, driven by donations for renovations and a generous community response. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £1,223,206, significantly exceeding its stated policy target of £60,000. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee was paid more than £60,000.” — page 15
“the council has agreed that the charity should maintain a cash reserve of at least £60,000 and review this sum annually.” — page 7
“The trustees do not receive any emolument for their services as trustees, but 3 trustees received support payments for other services provided to the charity” — page 15
“One trustee paid rent at the going rate as a tenant in one of our community houses.” — page 15
Trustees
- WILLIAM JOHN SULLIVANchair
- ADRIAN JOHN ERNEST MACRO
- CLIVE SIMPSON
- John Maurice Bristow
- NEAL MARTIN GREENWOOD
- PASANNAMATI FRANCES NEAL
- PHILIPPA JANE BOBBETT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £427k | £366k |
| 31/05/2024 | £348k | £321k |
| 31/05/2023 | £319k | £289k |
| 31/05/2022 | £305k | £280k |
| 31/05/2021 | £279k | £246k |
Common questions
Is BIRMINGHAM BUDDHIST CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state a net surplus of £60,580 for the year, driven by donations for renovations and a generous community response. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £1,223,206, significantly exceeding its stated policy target of £60,000. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of BIRMINGHAM BUDDHIST CENTRE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/07/2018 | £10k | Training Carer Peer evaluators |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST RELIEF ORGANISATION (I B R O) | 1 | £336k |
| THE WINDHORSE TRUST | 1 | £33k |
Charities like this
- TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY IN BRISTOL
- THE BUDDHIST SOCIETY TRUST
- SHEFFIELD TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY
- LAM RIM BUDDHIST CENTRE
- TRIRATNA CHAIRS' ASSEMBLY
- TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY (WEST LONDON)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRMINGHAM BUDDHIST CENTRE | £427k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY IN BRISTOL | £103k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BUDDHIST SOCIETY TRUST | £257k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SHEFFIELD TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY | £214k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LAM RIM BUDDHIST CENTRE | £127k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| TRIRATNA CHAIRS' ASSEMBLY | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |