Our Community can only exist through your continued generosity
The Buddhist concept of Dana (Generosity) underpins everything we do. We always try to offer events on a donation basis so that everyone may attend regardless of ability to pay. If you have benefited from what we offer and want to give back follow the link below
Frequently asked questions
Information on where our money comes from and how it's used.
Where does our money come from?
Donations from events, study groups and courses.
Payments from retreats.
A legacy left to us from a Sangha member who died.
Bank interest.
Gift aid from donations
Who manages the accounts?
All money made by each group - Deal, Canterbury & Margate - goes into a shared bank account that is managed by East Kent Buddhists. Each group can draw from this account for expense etc. Thereby we financially support each other.
Where does our money go?
Hire of the various premises across East Kent.
Support for Order Members to carry out their duties, attend relevant courses and retreats.
Bursary fund to assist Sangha members to go on retreat.
Regular donations to Triratna organisations – currently Dharmachakra and European Chairs Assembly.
Occasional donations to other Triratna organisations, including Tiratanaloka Unlimited.
A loan to Tiratanaloka Unlimited towards the purchase of a new retreat centre.
Donations to visiting speakers.
Regular payments for zoom, website, Facebook, insurance.
Payment for Social Media Coordinator.
Accounts auditing.
Bank charges.
Sangha expenses, including flowers, rupas, printing.
Legacy
We have had advice from a professional charity fundraiser regarding the use of the legacy. Some of the legacy has been used for a loan to Tiratanaloka towards the purchase of a retreat centre. The remainder is held in reserve for potential new costs during and after this current year of transition.
Charity Commission
Information, including our financial and annual reports, can be found by searching the charity register on the Charity Commission website, and entering our name – Triratna East Kent Buddhist Group. Our Charity number is: 1188543.
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If you’d like any further information, please email our accounts manager Maddava: maddava@btinternet.com