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The London Buddhist Centre

Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order, The London Buddhist Centre

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
255420
Status
Registered
Registered
June 20, 1968
Legal form
Other
Area of benefit
Not Defined

Address

Address
51 ROMAN ROAD
LONDON
E2 0HU

Contact

Activities

The London Buddhist Centre teaches meditation and Buddhism in a way that is relevant to contemporary western life. It is a non-proselytising public centre, open to all, with no expectation of Buddhist interest / involvement. The Breathing Space programme run by the Centre teaches Mindfulness Based Approaches to help prevent relapse into depression and addiction and to manage stress and anxiety.

Objects: The Advancement Of The Buddhist Religion: In Particular 1. To Encourage Members And Others To Live In Accordance With The Teachings Of The Buddha. 2. To Support Ordained Members Of The Western Buddhist Order And Other Duly Ordained Buddhists, At The Discretion Of The Council Of The Friends Of The Lbc. 3) To Maintain Close Communication With And Work Under The Guidance Of The Western Buddhist Order And In Co-Operation With Other Groups With The Same Objects. 4) To Use Applications Of The Buddha's Teaching To Promote The Health And Well-Being Of All.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Religious Activities
Who
Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Essex, Kent
Region
Throughout London

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
March 31, 2025 £1,994,869 £2,109,861 £4,352,995 47
March 31, 2024 £1,955,057 £1,945,069 £4,489,903 39
March 31, 2023 £2,229,837 £1,658,523 £4,520,194 32
March 31, 2022 £1,520,833 £1,360,335 £3,948,880 30
March 31, 2021 £1,207,492 £974,000 £3,777,382 29

Trustees

Name Appointed
Alison Ticher July 9, 2024
Claudine Edwards April 3, 2017
Dr Dayanatha Showman Sept. 14, 2021
Dr Paramabandhu Groves
Gus Miller Feb. 14, 2023
Helen Sophia Burgess June 20, 2023
Jyotismati Weiss Jan. 28, 2020
Pedro Raul Vidal Anaya Feb. 18, 2025
Robert Luis Crow-Mains May 24, 2022
Sandra Turner July 13, 2015