# ARIYA DHAMMA MEDITATION GROUP UK

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1185126
- **Other names:** NIRAPEKSHAMAGA UK
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Sept. 2, 2019
- **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=1185126


## Contact

- **Address:** 29 WHITLOCK AVENUE, WOKINGHAM
- **Postcode:** RG40 1GJ
- **Phone:** 07711646341
- **Email:** NirapekshamagaUK@gmail.com



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ADVANCE BUDDHISM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH IN THE UK AND WORLDWIDE, MAINLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY·PROVIDING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH TALKS, SEMINARS, MEDITATION CLASSES, RETREATS AND FORMAL CEREMONIES·SUPPORTING BUDDHIST PRIESTS, NUNS, MEDITATION CENTRES, TEMPLES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SPIRITUAL PRACTISES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT.·ADDRESSING ISSUES OF THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING FAMILY ISSUES, ANGER MANAGEMENT AND STRESS MANAGEMENT ISSUES BY PROVIDING TECHNIQUES TO OVERCOME THE PROBLEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH BUDDHIST PRACTICES OF INSIGHT AND KINDNESS.

**Activities:** We provide guided meditation programs  and Dhamma discussions following Buddhist scriptures 'Thripitaka', with experienced meditation teachers. We hire venues in different locations in the country to conduct these meditation programs. We provide annual meditation programs of 10 days one day monthly meditation programs in different venues in the country.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Other Finance, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Religious Activities
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| June 30, 2024 | £11220 | £11055 | — | — |
| June 30, 2023 | £11725 | £12275 | — | — |
| June 30, 2022 | £6812 | £6790 | — | — |
| June 30, 2021 | £7500 | £5001 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Dr Ranjith Welgama** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 1, 2019
- Dr Charitha Chainda Ranasinha — appointed Jan. 1, 2019
- Lakmini Ruwan Wanninayake — appointed Jan. 1, 2019
- Rasika Lakmini Dhanapala — appointed Jan. 1, 2019