# MANCHESTER BUDDHIST CENTRE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 514937
- **Other names:** FRIENDS OF THE WESTERN BUDDHIST ORDER (MANCHESTER)
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** April 2, 1984
- **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=514937


## Contact

- **Address:** MANCHESTER BUDDHIST CENTRE, 16-20 TURNER STREET, MANCHESTER
- **Postcode:** M4 1DZ
- **Phone:** 01618349232
- **Email:** info@manchesterbuddhistcentre.org.uk
- **Website:** www.manchesterbuddhistcentre.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE BUDDHIST RELIGION IN PARTICULAR BY: (I) ENCOURAGING MEMBERS AND OTHERS TO LIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA. (II) SUPPORTING ORDAINED MEMBERS OF THE TRIRATNA BUDDHIST COMMUNITY AND OTHER DULY ORDAINED BUDDHISTS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE ASSOCIATION.(III) MAINTAINING CLOSE COMMUNICATION WITH AND WORKING UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF TRIRATNA BUDDHIST ORDER AND IN CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER GROUPS WITH THE SAME OBJECTS.(IV) USING APPLICATIONS OF THE BUDDHA'S TEACHING TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ALL

**Activities:** Manchester Buddhist Centre provides a place of peace in Manchester. We offer classes in meditation and Buddhism both for Buddhists and non-buddhists and, for those who ask for it, training for ordination. We welcome schools and community groups, having developed a reputation for excellence.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Religious Activities
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Manchester City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £294780 | £267671 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £275680 | £267739 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £271424 | £280216 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £240670 | £256277 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £282830 | £267273 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Jeremy Bristol** (Chair) — appointed April 26, 2024
- Ajay Gilbert — appointed Dec. 19, 2019
- Hatthaka Sanghadhara — appointed Dec. 20, 2023
- Helen Sullivan — appointed Oct. 24, 2025
- Jeff Cole — appointed Feb. 21, 2023
- Keith Green — appointed Jan. 1, 2018
- Rosemary Alison Cole — appointed Oct. 24, 2025