Wat Thai Brighton
Analysis
Wat Thai Brighton is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in July 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2024, Wat Thai Brighton reported income of £48k and spending of £47k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2024, income fell from £68k to £48k (-30%), an average of -16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income dropped by 29%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Wat Thai Brighton sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Budleigh Salterton Baptist Church (£48k), Blean Village Hall (£48k) and Cornerstone Church Grays (£48k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Offering classes on the teachings of the Buddha and meditation practice at Wat Thai Brighton or at residential. The monks welcome andsupport any member of the public who are interested in teachings of Lord Buddha which can be applied in daily life.The monks offer general spiritual support and guidance as well as funerals etc. We also have Thai and Buddhist cultural events open to public.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Budleigh Salterton Baptist Church | Budleigh Salterton | £48k |
| Blean Village Hall | Kent | £48k |
| Cornerstone Church Grays | Grays | £48k |
| Love of His Glory | Beckenham | £48k |