The Aukana Trust
Analysis
The Aukana Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bradford-On-Avon. It was registered in September 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Aukana Trust reported income of £80k and spending of £88k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £50k to £80k (+59%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 41%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Aukana Trust sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Deleski Gimena Church (£80k), UK Christ Royal Church (£80k) and The Dagenham Gospel Trust (£80k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Aukana Trust provides facilities for instruction in the teaching of the Buddha, ranging from introductory evening classes to full-time monastic training.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Deleski Gimena Church | Derby | £80k |
| UK Christ Royal Church | London | £80k |
| The Dagenham Gospel Trust | Dagenham | £80k |
| Kirby Muxloe Free Church | Leicester | £80k |