# THE COMMUNITY OF INTERBEING UK

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1096680
- **Other names:** Plum Village UK
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** March 25, 2003
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1096680


## Contact

- **Address:** Being Peace Practice Centre, Abenhall Manor, Church Lane, Abenhall, MITCHELDEAN
- **Postcode:** GL17 0DX
- **Phone:** 07785 352714
- **Email:** treasurer@plumvillage.uk
- **Website:** www.plumvillage.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** (I) TO ADVANCE, SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF BUDDHISM AND MINDFUL LIVING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF MEDITATION MASTER THICH NHAT HANH, IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND OVERSEAS, IN KEEPING WITH THE FIVE BUDDHIST MINDFULNESS TRAININGS AND THE FOURTEEN MINDFULNESS TRAININGS OF THE ORDER OF INTERBEING (TIEP HIEN);(II) TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE THE FORMATION AND ACTIVITIES OF REGIONAL AND LOCAL GROUPS HAVING THIS COMMON PURPOSE..

**Activities:** We support, advance and encourage the study and practice of Buddhism and mindful living in accordance with the teachings of meditation master Thich Nhat Hanh, in the UK and overseas, in keeping with the Five Mindfulness Trainings of the Order of Interbeing  (Tiep Hien). We assist and encourage the formation and activities of regional and local groups having this common purpose.

**Area of benefit:** UNITED KINGDOM AND OVERSEAS




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Religious Activities
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £1164571 | £385946 | £1691610 | 1 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £314405 | £262677 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £317443 | £244836 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £266885 | £133566 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £278040 | £255103 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Angela Searle — appointed Aug. 30, 2018
- Dame Julie Therese Mellor — appointed Nov. 22, 2025
- Dr Jonathan Edwards — appointed Jan. 6, 2014
- Dr Mary Allison Fraser — appointed June 13, 2025
- Esteban Andres Ruseler — appointed May 10, 2024
- Hiroki Hirayama — appointed Nov. 22, 2025
- Jachin Boaz Hoban — appointed July 18, 2025
- Joseph Nhan-O'Reilly — appointed Nov. 22, 2025
- Phuong Linh Tran Quach — appointed May 10, 2024
- Sofya Krylova — appointed Nov. 22, 2025
- Tu Anh Luu — appointed Nov. 22, 2025