# THE ENGLISH SANGHA TRUST LIMITED

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 231310
- **Other names:** AMARAVATI BUDDHIST MONASTERY, AMARAVATI BUDDHIST MONASTERY/CENTRE, AMARAVATI RETREAT CENTRE, CHITHURST BUDDHIST MONASTERY
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** May 4, 1965
- **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=231310


## Contact

- **Address:** Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, St. Margarets, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead
- **Postcode:** HP1 3BZ
- **Phone:** 01442927019
- **Email:** group.accountant@amaravati.org
- **Website:** www.amaravati.org



## Activities

**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."

**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.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

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



## Areas of operation

- Hertfordshire
- West Sussex



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £2107835 | £1598458 | £25953151 | 4 |
| March 31, 2024 | £2899630 | £1158445 | £25458195 | 3 |
| March 31, 2023 | £1741991 | £1055531 | £23707451 | 3 |
| March 31, 2022 | £1668294 | £1040815 | £23020991 | 3 |
| March 31, 2021 | £11889593 | £804331 | £22393512 | 4 |



## Trustees

- **JOHN PETERS STEVENS** (Chair)
- Brigitte Burnett — appointed Nov. 2, 2019
- CAROLINE LEINSTER — appointed Aug. 25, 2011
- KAZUKO KAWAMURA — appointed Sept. 5, 2012
- Kathleen Lazenbatt — appointed July 8, 2023
- NICHOLAS CARROLL — appointed Nov. 26, 2016