The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The Buddhist Society Trust

Registered charity 294198 Registered since 1986

Operates: Throughout England And Wales

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Board DNA

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4
trustees on the board
3.3y median 2y
average tenure
6y
longest tenure
1
trustees past 6 years
18.1y
average years in governance
2 vs 1 portfolio
first-time trustees
4
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 4Religious Activities 4

Commercial experience

Education 5Other services 4Business services 1

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Contact

Emailinfo@thebuddhistsociety.org
Phone0207 834 5858
Address58 ECCLESTON SQUARE, LONDON, SW1V 1PH

Finances

£257,275 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£756,224£187,309
2022£198,950£193,280
2023£569,709£176,243
2024£163,671£218,720
2025£257,275£280,791

What it does

What

Education/trainingReligious Activities

Who

Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

How

Makes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Buildings/facilities/open Space

Charitable objects

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE PRINCIPLES OF BUDDHISM AND TO ENCORUAGE AND PROMOTE THE STUDY AND APPLICATION OF THOSE PRINCIPLES.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 13 JULY 1965 AMENDED BY A SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS DATED 3 APRIL 1986 AND 28 SEPTEMBER 2009. AND CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION ON CHANGE OF NAME DATED 18 MARCH 2009 as amended on 15 Jun 2026

Trustees (4)

4trustees
75median age
2aged 70+
Succession outlook: 2 of 4 trustees are aged 70 or over.

Linked company (Companies House)

The Buddhist Society Trust · 00854151 · Active

PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital) · incorporated 13/07/1965

6 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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