Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham)
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Padmaloka is a UK Buddhist retreat centre for men and hosts retreats exploring Buddhism, Buddhist Meditation and study. The retreat centre is part of the Triratna Buddhist Order (Formerly Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO)), a worldwide movement founded by Sangharakshita that aims to make Buddhist teachings and practices available in a form appropriate and accessible to the modern world.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham) has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1977, it predates 85% of the arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. FRIENDS OF THE WESTERN BUDDHIST ORDER (SURLINGHAM) is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
FRIENDS OF THE WESTERN BUDDHIST ORDER (SURLINGHAM) is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
FRIENDS OF THE WESTERN BUDDHIST ORDER (SURLINGHAM) is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham)
Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham) is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Lesingham House The Covey, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its registration number is 273850. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £611K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham) has £611K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Padmaloka is a UK Buddhist retreat centre for men and hosts retreats exploring Buddhism, Buddhist Meditation and study. The retreat centre is part of the Triratna Buddhist Order (Formerly Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO)), a worldwide movement founded by Sangharakshita that aims to make Buddhist teachings and practices available in a form appropriate and accessible to the modern world. Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham) is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1977.
Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham) is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is 273850.
Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham)'s registered charity number is 273850. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham) is located in Lesingham House The Covey, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years.
Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham) is based in Lesingham House The Covey in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham)
- What is Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham)?
- Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham) is a arts & culture unincorporated association based in Lesingham House The Covey, United Kingdom. Padmaloka is a UK Buddhist retreat centre for men and hosts retreats exploring Buddhism, Buddhist Meditation and study. The retreat centre is part of the Triratna Buddhist Order (Formerly Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO)), a worldwide movement founded by Sangharakshita that aims to make Buddhist teachings and practices available in a form appropriate and accessible to the modern world.
- When was Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham) founded?
- Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham) was founded in 1977.
- Where is Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham) located?
- Headquartered in Lesingham House The Covey, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham)'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £610,511.
- Is Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham) trustworthy?
- Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham)'s registration number?
- Registration: 273850 (United Kingdom).
- What is Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham)'s website?
- https://www.padmaloka.org.uk
- Are donations to Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (surlingham) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.