New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union
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Public promotion of Kadampa Buddhism throughout the world, by supporting the development of Kadampa Buddhist Centres throughout the world; by publishing and distributing books on Kadampa Buddhism; by training teachers of Kadampa Buddhism; and by maintaining a year-round programme of Buddhist teachings and meditation at the charity's home premises.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1992, it predates 79% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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NEW KADAMPA TRADITION - INTERNATIONAL KADAMPA BUDDHIST UNION 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.
NEW KADAMPA TRADITION - INTERNATIONAL KADAMPA BUDDHIST UNION 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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Leadership & board
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My favourite news channel. Super inspiring and uplifting. Makes me believe that world peace is possible.
How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 4 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union
New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union is a registered education nonprofit based in Ulverston, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £6M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 1 community review with an average rating of 5.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.8/5 based on 2 reviews.
Based on official filings, New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union has £6M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Public promotion of Kadampa Buddhism throughout the world, by supporting the development of Kadampa Buddhist Centres throughout the world; by publishing and distributing books on Kadampa Buddhism; by training teachers of Kadampa Buddhism; and by maintaining a year-round programme of Buddhist teachings and meditation at the charity's home premises. New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1992.
New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union's registered charity number is 1015054. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union is located in Ulverston, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union is based in Ulverston 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 New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union
- What is New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union?
- New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union is a education charitable company based in Ulverston, United Kingdom. Public promotion of Kadampa Buddhism throughout the world, by supporting the development of Kadampa Buddhist Centres throughout the world; by publishing and distributing books on Kadampa Buddhism; by training teachers of Kadampa Buddhism; and by maintaining a year-round programme of Buddhist teachings and meditation at the charity's home premises.
- When was New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union founded?
- New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union was founded in 1992.
- Where is New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union located?
- Headquartered in Ulverston, England, United Kingdom.
- What is New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £6 million. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union trustworthy?
- New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union's website?
- https://www.kadampa.org
- Are donations to New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union 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.