OXFORD BUDDHIST SOCIETY

Charity number: 1204856
Recently registered

Charity overview

This charity has been recently registered - it does not need to update its information until 10 months after its first financial period ends

Activities - how the charity spends its money

The Oxford Buddhist Society was set up to preserve Theravada Buddhist teachings and practices for the sake of human well-being. In fact, it throws light on the Three Cornerstones in Buddhist monasticism, viz., Pariyatti (learning and understanding of doctrinal teachings), Patipatti (keeping good moral conduct and behaviour), and Pativedha (penetration and attainment of Nibbana).

What, who, how, where

What the charity does:
  • General Charitable Purposes
  • Religious Activities
Who the charity helps:
  • Children/young People
  • Elderly/old People
  • The General Public/mankind
How the charity helps:
  • Provides Services
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
Where the charity operates:
  • Oxfordshire

Governance

Registration history:
  • 21 September 2023: CIO registration
Organisation type:
CIO
Other names:
  • OXFORD CENTRE OF THERAVāDA BUDDHISM (Working name)
Gift aid:
Not recognised by HMRC for gift aid
Other regulators:
No information available
Policies:
No policies declared
Land and property:
This charity does not own and/or lease land or property

Trustees

Trustees are the people responsible for controlling the work, management and administration of the charity on behalf of its beneficiaries. Generally trustees are treasurer, chair, board member etc. The trustees are responsible for keeping this list up to date and can do this by updating their details as they happen through the online service

5 Trustee(s)

Name Role Date of appointment Other trusteeships Reporting status of other trusteeships
Rev Wadigala Samitharathana Thero Trustee 28 May 2023
None on record
Lasantha Jayathilake Trustee 29 May 2025
None on record
Tilak Dilhan Anthony Trustee 31 August 2023
None on record
Dr Dimuthu Chinthake Weerasuriya Trustee 28 May 2023
None on record
Sumedha Amalka Hewa Naimanage Trustee 28 May 2023
None on record

Financial history

This charity was registered recently. It does not have to provide information until 10 months after its first financial period.

Accounts and annual returns

This is a newly registered charity - accounts and annual return not required yet. The charity does not need to update its information until 10 months after its first financial period ends.

Governing document

Governing document

Details of the type of governing document the charity has and when it was established.
It is not the full text of the charity's governing document.

CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 21 Sep 2023

Charitable objects

A. TO ADVANCE THE THERAVADA BUDDHISM FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THROUGH THE HOLDING OF SPIRITUAL MEETINGS, BHAVANA OR MINDFULNESS MEDITATION SESSIONS, OPEN DISCUSSION FORUMS, SEMINAR AND LECTURE SERIES, AND BY PRODUCING OTHER INTELLECTUAL INVOLVEMENT AND/OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE THERAVADA BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE. NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005] AND [SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008].

Contact information

Address:
190 BOTLEY ROAD
OXFORD
OX2 0HW
Phone:
01865722384
Email:
info@oxfordbuddhistsociety.org
Website:

https://www.oxfordbuddhistsociety.org Open in new window