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Western Chan Fellowship CIO

Great Way Chan, Great Way Chan Buddhist Association, Western Chan Fellowship

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1166162
Status
Registered
Registered
March 22, 2016
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Office 7511
PO Box 6945
LONDON
W1A 6US

Activities

Provision of residential Chan retreats and support of local Chan groups

Objects: The Objects Of The CIO Are1. To Advance The Education Of The Public In General On The Subject Of The Principles And Practice Of Buddhism; And 2. To Advance The Religion Of Buddhism Principally But Not Exclusively In The United Kingdom For The Benefit Of The Public;in Each Case By Providing Training In The Linji And Caodong Traditions Of Chan Buddhism, As Transmitted Through Master Sheng Yen, And Distributing Materials About Buddhism In Written And Other Media To Inform Others About Buddhism, And, As A Supplement To Such Advancement, To Explore The Relationship Between Chan Practice, Chan Theory And Other Meditative Practices And Understanding.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, Religious Activities
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £79,633 £73,412
Dec. 31, 2023 £70,458 £61,197
Dec. 31, 2022 £50,829 £58,483
Dec. 31, 2021 £17,921 £19,049
Dec. 31, 2020 £65,039 £58,008

Trustees

Name Appointed
Alysun Mary Jones Aug. 13, 2017
Catherine Mary Burns June 5, 2021
Professor Daniel Meron June 22, 2025
Sian Thomas March 13, 2023
Simon Richard Child March 22, 2016
Till Kroeber June 25, 2021