Triratna Buddhist Community (West London)
Analysis
Triratna Buddhist Community (West London) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Triratna Buddhist Community (West London) reported income of £215k and spending of £182k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £116k to £215k (+85%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 45%. Over the whole period it spent 110% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Triratna Buddhist Community (West London) sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Biscuit Factory Foundation (£215k), Lancashire West Methodist Circuit (£215k) and The Nation Church of Peace and Communion (£215k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Encouraging and providing facilities for practice and teaching of Buddhism and meditation, yoga and other bodywork. Offering retreats. School visits. Teaching meditation in local colleges and other institutions. Providing financial and other support for members of the Triratna Buddhist Order & other duly ordained Buddhists. Facilities for healing therapies. Bookshop. Library.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Biscuit Factory Foundation | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £215k |
| Lancashire West Methodist Circuit | Ormskirk | £215k |
| The Nation Church of Peace and Communion | London | £215k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Witham | Witham | £215k |