International Centre for Theravada Buddhism UK
Analysis
International Centre for Theravada Buddhism UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Redhill. It was registered in June 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending September 2025, International Centre for Theravada Buddhism UK reported income of £29k and spending of £28k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £23k to £29k (+23%), an average of +5.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 84%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, International Centre for Theravada Buddhism UK 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 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Strelley All Saints (£29k), Word of Life Ministries Europe (£29k) and Wanstead Cottages Trust (£29k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1.To advance the education of the public in general (and particularly amongst Buddhist monks and scholars) on the subjects of Buddhism in particular Theravada Buddhism, and the culture , languages, literature and history of ancient south Asia.2. To advance the Theravadic Buddhist religion in the UK for the benefit of the public through the theravadic rituals, worship and meditation sessions.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Strelley All Saints | Nottingham | £29k |
| Word of Life Ministries Europe | Unit 3-4 Newhouse Farm Business Cen | £29k |
| Wanstead Cottages Trust | London | £29k |
| Missio Dei | Sutton | £29k |