Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association
Analysis
Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gillingham. It was registered in July 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2026, Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association reported income of £63k and spending of £53k, spending 84% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2022 to July 2026, income grew from £22k to £63k (+183%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 111%. Over the whole period it spent 71% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Gilgal Christian Centre (£63k), Al-Bushra Academy (£63k) and The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Great Crosby St Faith (£63k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Daily services at the Temple 108 Deanwood DriveSupport for the local communities including meditation.Assist Kent Police in providing Diversity training.Fund raising at principle Thai Festivals throughout the year.Membership of West Kent Multifaith Group.Based in Kent but covers Essex and East Sussex
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Gilgal Christian Centre | Rainham | £63k |
| Al-Bushra Academy | Blackburn | £63k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Great Crosby St Faith | Southport | £63k |
| Blaby Parochial Church Council | Leicester | £63k |