# TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY (WEST LONDON)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 271591
- **Other names:** FRIENDS OF THE WESTERN BUDDHIST ORDER (WEST LONDON), WEST LONDON BUDDHIST CENTRE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** July 9, 1976
- **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=271591


## Contact

- **Address:** West London Buddhist Centre, 45a Porchester Road, London
- **Postcode:** W2 5DP
- **Phone:** 02077279382
- **Email:** info@wlbc.co.uk
- **Website:** www.westlondonbuddhistcentre.com



## Activities

**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 FWBO. (3) TO MAINTAIN CLOSE COMMUNICATION WITH AND WORK UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE WESTERN BUDDHIST ORDER AND IN CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER GROUP WITH THE SAME OBJECTS..

**Activities:** Encouraging and providing facilities for practice and teaching of Buddhism and meditation, yoga and other bodywork.  Offering retreats. School visits. Teaching meditation in local colleges and other institutions. Providing financial and other support for members of the Triratna Buddhist Order & other duly ordained Buddhists. Facilities for healing therapies. Bookshop. Library.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Religious Activities
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Throughout London



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £165058 | £162242 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £114152 | £143110 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £98331 | £138510 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £115944 | £150022 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £141260 | £159842 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Carol-Anne Bois — appointed Sept. 12, 2020
- Dr Viryanaga Kitsune — appointed Oct. 2, 2024
- Matthew Grenz — appointed Aug. 19, 2025
- Matthew James Webb — appointed Oct. 2, 2024
- Patricia Leggat — appointed Aug. 19, 2025