# THERAVADA BUDDHIST TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1160584
- **Other names:** TBT
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Trust
- **Registered:** Feb. 23, 2015
- **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=1160584


## Contact

- **Address:** 59 Southey Green Road, Sheffield
- **Postcode:** S5 8GU
- **Phone:** 01143487865
- **Email:** gawsaka@gmail.com
- **Website:** www.dhammikaramavihara.co.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** 1) TO ADVANCE THE THERAVADA BUDDHISM PRACTICE IN SOUTH YORKSHIRE AREA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY ENCOURAGING AND FACILITATING RELIGIOUS PRACTICE THROUGH PROVISION OF PLACE OF WORSHIP WHICH WILL HOLD RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES, MASS CHANTING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, PRAYER MEETINGS, PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS AND LONG AND SHORT-STAY RETREATS2) TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THERAVADA BUDDHISM BY PROVIDING REGULAR RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS AND MEDITATION PRACTICES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC3) TO PROVIDE RELIGIOUS DEVOTIONAL ACTS BY FACILITATING THE BUDDHIST REVEREND VISITING THE SICK AND ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT OF PASTORAL WORK

**Activities:** We are running a temporary Buddhist Monastery located in Sheffield.Monastery is open to general public for meditation practice. People from any religion who are interested in Theravada Buddhism are welcome to attend.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Religious Activities, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
- **Who:** People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Birmingham City
- City Of London
- Manchester City
- Rotherham
- Sheffield City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 29, 2024 | £42104 | £29157 | — | — |
| Aug. 29, 2023 | £34682 | £20956 | — | — |
| Aug. 29, 2022 | £47335 | £27437 | — | — |
| Aug. 29, 2021 | £31337 | £14036 | — | — |
| Aug. 29, 2020 | £45501 | £36363 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Ashin Gawsaka — appointed April 29, 2024
- DR Soe Naing — appointed March 11, 2017
- DR Tin Maung Myint — appointed Oct. 15, 2018
- Dr Maung Maung — appointed Oct. 6, 2019
- Dr YE MYINT — appointed Aug. 1, 2014
- Dr Yin Thu Aung — appointed Oct. 6, 2019
- Khun Saing — appointed Oct. 6, 2019
- Ko Aung Myint — appointed March 10, 2015
- MIN MIN ZIN — appointed Aug. 1, 2014
- Myat Phyu Aye — appointed Dec. 11, 2024
- Win Maw — appointed Feb. 1, 2016