Tibetan Sakya Trust
Analysis
Tibetan Sakya Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Tibetan Sakya Trust reported income of £22k and spending of £7,107, leaving 68% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £5,537 to £22k (+300%), an average of +41% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2023, when income rose by 248%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Tibetan Sakya Trust sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 39% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Tunbridge Wells Post Graduate Centre Trust (£22k), Mossy Foot UK (£22k) and The Charlie Burns Foundation (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide teachings to advance the Buddhist religion, particularly but not exclusively the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Advance the education of the public in the principles and philosophies of Tibetan Buddhism and observance of the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, including meditation and practice of loving kindness. Fundraise to relieve poverty and sickness by any charitable means.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Tunbridge Wells Post Graduate Centre Trust | Pembury | £22k |
| Mossy Foot UK | Deal | £22k |
| The Charlie Burns Foundation | London | £22k |
| Warriors of Praise Ministries Trust | Horsham | £22k |