Thousands Buddha UK
Analysis
Thousands Buddha UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in November 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, economic/community development/employment, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides other finance, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Thousands Buddha UK reported income of £52k and spending of £1,828, leaving 96% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £64k to £52k (-18%), an average of -4.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 61%. Over the whole period it spent 16% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Thousands Buddha UK sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Elloughton Village Hall (£52k), The Misses Perks Memorial Mission Hyde Street (£52k) and Jesus Christ Foundation Ministries International (£52k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Raise awareness and understanding of religious beliefs, practices through leaflets and social media tools; Carry out Buddhist religious teaching. Community Development by promoting volunteering, effective use of charitable resources, civic responsibility etc, and advance Buddhist Arts and Culture as taught by Buddha himself, and promote religious, racial and equality in England & Wales.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Elloughton Village Hall | Brough | £52k |
| The Misses Perks Memorial Mission Hyde Street | Salisbury | £52k |
| Jesus Christ Foundation Ministries International | Essex | £52k |
| Christway Church | Basildon | £52k |