Ariya Dhamma Meditation Group UK
Analysis
Ariya Dhamma Meditation Group UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wokingham. It was registered in September 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides other finance, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Ariya Dhamma Meditation Group UK reported income of £42k and spending of £25k, leaving 41% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £7,500 to £42k (+463%), an average of +54% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 277%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Ariya Dhamma Meditation Group UK sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kent Street Community Church (£42k), The Sikh Awareness Society (Sas) (£42k) and Music Ministry Foundation (£42k).
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
We provide guided meditation programs and Dhamma discussions following Buddhist scriptures 'Thripitaka', with experienced meditation teachers. We hire venues in different locations in the country to conduct these meditation programs. We provide annual meditation programs of 10 days one day monthly meditation programs in different venues in the country.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Street Community Church | Warrington | £42k |
| The Sikh Awareness Society (Sas) | Basingstoke | £42k |
| Music Ministry Foundation | Bristol | £42k |
| Orthodox Parish of St Bega, St Mungo and St Herbert, Keswick, Cumbria | Keswick | £42k |