Wat Matchimaram UK
Analysis
Wat Matchimaram UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in May 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under grant-making and general purposes. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending November 2025, Wat Matchimaram UK reported income of £32k and spending of £40k, spending 125% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to November 2025, income fell from £74k to £32k (-57%), an average of -19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2024, when income rose by 110%. Over the whole period it spent 61% of the income it received.
Among 5,976 England and Wales charities whose main cause is grant-making and general purposes and that reported income, Wat Matchimaram UK sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kardec Group (£32k), Clarke's Old School Foundation Wigglesworth (£32k) and Swardeston Village Hall (£32k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote Theravada Buddhism for the public benefit in the Yorkshire Area and beyond, in particular but not exclusively by the following means:a). establishing a permanent Temple where the Dhamma can be studied and taught and where meditation can be practiced;b). providing support to Buddhist Monks and Nuns in their studies and pastoral duties;c). raising public awareness of Theravada B
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kardec Group | Bicester | £32k |
| Clarke's Old School Foundation Wigglesworth | North Yorkshire | £32k |
| Swardeston Village Hall | Norwich | £32k |
| The Melete Foundation | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £32k |