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The English Sangha Trust Limited

Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, Amaravati Buddhist Monastery/centre, Amaravati Retreat Centre, Chithurst Buddhist Monastery

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
231310
Status
Registered
Registered
May 4, 1965
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Not Defined

Address

Address
Amaravati Buddhist Monastery
St. Margarets
Great Gaddesden
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 3BZ

Contact

Activities

The main object is the furthering the teaching of the Buddha in the UK. The Charity's main activity is the development, maintenance and upkeep of two Theravada Buddhist monasteries in the UK. These provide focal points for members of the public to learn or deepen their understanding of Buddhism. Typical activities include meditation classes and retreats, public talks and formal ceremonies.

Objects: The Objects For Which The Company Is Established Are To Further The Teaching And Practice Of The Buddha (buddha Sasana) In The United Kingdom By: The Provision Of Residential Centres And Other Requisites For Bhikkus, Nuns And Samaneras; The Provision Of Accommodation, For The Purposes Of Instruction, For Other Followers Of Theravada Buddhism; The Provision Of Teaching And Study Of Theravada Buddhism; And As Requested By The Theris And Theras Of The English Sangha, The Relief Of Followers Of Theravada Buddhism Who Are In Need By Reason Of Age, Ill-Health, Disability Or Other Disadvantage."

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
What
Religious Activities
Who
Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Hertfordshire, West Sussex

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
March 31, 2025 £2,107,835 £1,598,458 £25,953,151 4
March 31, 2024 £2,899,630 £1,158,445 £25,458,195 3
March 31, 2023 £1,741,991 £1,055,531 £23,707,451 3
March 31, 2022 £1,668,294 £1,040,815 £23,020,991 3
March 31, 2021 £11,889,593 £804,331 £22,393,512 4

Trustees

Name Appointed
John Peters Stevens (Chair)
Brigitte Burnett Nov. 2, 2019
Caroline Leinster Aug. 25, 2011
Kazuko Kawamura Sept. 5, 2012
Kathleen Lazenbatt July 8, 2023
Nicholas Carroll Nov. 26, 2016