Birmingham Buddhist Centre
Analysis
Birmingham Buddhist Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in June 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Birmingham Buddhist Centre reported income of £427k and spending of £366k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £279k to £427k (+53%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2025, when income rose by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Birmingham Buddhist Centre sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Falmouth and Gwennap Methodist Circuit (£426k), Kehal Charedim Trust (£427k) and The Jewish Volunteering Network (£426k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
This charity aims to advance and spread the Buddhist religion. This includes encouraging people to live in accordance with Buddhist teachings, supporting ordained Buddhists and maintaining close links with the Triratna Buddhist Order. The charity operates as part of a network of independent Buddhist charities known collectively as the Triratna Buddhist Community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Falmouth and Gwennap Methodist Circuit | Cornwall | £426k |
| Kehal Charedim Trust | London | £427k |
| The Jewish Volunteering Network | London | £426k |
| King's Church, Newport | Newport | £427k |