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Leeds Buddhist Vihara Trust

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1175406
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed May 28, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Oct. 27, 2017
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
47A South Parkway
Seacroft
Leeds
LS14 6ZD

Activities

To act as a centre for the teaching Buddhism (Theravada) as well as Meditation and Mindfulness. The charity works to enhance the psychological and social well being of community groups in the North of England and encourage fostering of harmony and cohesion among them. The charity also engages in organising Buddhist cultural events.

Objects: For The Public Benefit, To Advance Buddhism In The North Of England, In Particular But Not Exclusively By:(a) Facilitating The Teaching Of Theravada Buddhism And To Provide Opportunities For The Study And Practice Of Buddhist Philosophy, Meditation And Mindfulness For The Benefit Of Those Who Practice Buddhism In The North Of England.(b) Conducting Regular Lessons In Buddhism For Devotees.(c) Establishing Centres Where Those Who Practice Buddhism In The North Of England Can Visit To Worship And Discuss Buddhist Philosophy And Practice Meditation & Mindfulness. This Will Act As A Centre Of Learning With Access To Resources For Those Who Wish To Further Their Knowledge And Understanding Of Buddhist Philosophy.(d) Organising Festivals Related To Buddhist Tradition For Those Who Practice Buddhism In The North Of England.(e) Providing Residential Facilities For Buddhist Monks To Teach And Practice Buddhism.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Religious Activities
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Local Authority
Leeds City

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
July 31, 2025 May 28, 2026On time £36,528 £30,294
July 31, 2024 May 17, 2025On time £35,224 £26,924
July 31, 2023 June 4, 20244 days late £66,926 £22,088
July 31, 2022 May 11, 2023On time £57,740 £30,276
July 31, 2021 May 18, 2022On time £50,120 £13,082
July 31, 2020 May 17, 2021 £24,522 £15,112

Trustees

Name Appointed
Rev PIYATISSA PIDIWILLE (Chair) May 15, 2016
Dr CHAMINDA WEERASEKERA May 15, 2016
Rev PEMANANDA GALPOTIAYAYE May 15, 2016
Sajith Chanaka Mudalige May 15, 2016
Shalindra Dhanuka Panditharatne May 15, 2016