The Lam Rim Bristol Trust
Analysis
The Lam Rim Bristol Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in June 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Lam Rim Bristol Trust reported income of £22k and spending of £15k, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £16k to £22k (+39%), an average of +8.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 223%. Over the whole period it spent 126% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Lam Rim Bristol Trust sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Memorial Hall Barrowby (£22k), Coventry Youth for Christ (£22k) and Wilsthorpe Road Gospel Hall (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Lam Rim Bristol Trust seeks to reduce the suffering of all beings through the provision of a quiet Centre for meditation and reflection, with guidance in Buddhist philosophy and practice. Through support of the ordained community, there is mutual benefit for lay people and monks and nuns. The centre is supported holistically by an Alternative Health Centre.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hall Barrowby | Lincolnshire | £22k |
| Coventry Youth for Christ | Coventry | £22k |
| Wilsthorpe Road Gospel Hall | Derby | £22k |
| Tabeel Trust | Kelso | £22k |