# TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY(BRIGHTON)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 273682
- **Other names:** FRIENDS OF THE WESTERN BUDDHIST ORDER (BRIGHTON), BRIGHTON BUDDHIST CENTRE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** June 9, 1977
- **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=273682


## Contact

- **Address:** BRIGHTON BUDDHIST CENTRE, 17 TICHBORNE STREET, BRIGHTON
- **Postcode:** BN1 1UR
- **Phone:** 01273 711392
- **Email:** BBcounciltrustees@gmail.com
- **Website:** www.brightonbuddhistcentre.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECT OF THE ASSOCIATION IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE BUDDHIST RELIGION; IN PARTICULAR (I) TO ENCOURAGE MEMBERS AND OTHERS TO LIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA. (II) TO SUPPORT ORDAINED MEMBERS OF THE TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY AND OTHER DULY ORDAINED BUDDHISTS, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE ASSOCIATION. (III) TO MAINTAIN CLOSE CUMMUNICATION WITH AND WORK UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE TRIRATNA BUDDHIST ORDER AND IN CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER GROUPS WITH THE SAME OBJECTS.

**Activities:** Courses and study facilities in meditation and Buddhism. Yoga and tai chi.  Visits to and from local schools and colleges.  Information resource to the public with access to library. Day retreats and group for carers.  Meditation courses designed for coping with depression and chronic pain.  Open days and arts events. Celebration of Buddhist festivals. Financial support to practising Buddhists.

**Area of benefit:** NOT SPECIFICALLY DEFINED BUT MAINLY IN BRIGHTON




## Classification

- **How:** Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Religious Activities
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Brighton And Hove
- East Sussex
- West Sussex



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £166493 | £183293 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £169399 | £210755 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £131681 | £144697 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £93635 | £129615 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £116900 | £201489 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Dr Ronald Louis Gower** (Chair) — appointed July 9, 2020
- Andrew Shuddhadhara Stretton — appointed Sept. 7, 2024
- Anne Mcauley — appointed July 9, 2020
- Dr Jane Roderic-Evans — appointed Oct. 20, 2020
- Sally Jean Bridgman — appointed Feb. 1, 2026
- Sally Suryadaya Rawlings — appointed Sept. 7, 2024
- Stephen Mark Atkins — appointed Feb. 1, 2026