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Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich) (number 272024) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich) do?
ADVANCEMENT OF THE BUDDHIST RELIGION1) TO ENCOURAGE MEMBERS AND OTHERS TO LIVE IN ACCORD WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA2) SUPPORT ORDAINED MEMBERS OF THE TRIRATNA BUDDHIST ORDER3) MAINTAIN COMMUNICATION AND WORK WITH OTHER GROUPS WITH THE SAME OBJECTIVE
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich)
Answers Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
How much are Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich)'s highest-paid staff paid?
Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000.
The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Norwich Buddhist Centre
Previous names on the register
Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (Norfolk); Friends of the Western Buddhist Order Vajradhatu (Norwich)
Where it says it operates
Throughout London · Norfolk
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich) registered for?
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Is Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich) as a registered charity (number 272024) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich)'s charity number?
Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich)'s charity number is 272024. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich) do?
ADVANCEMENT OF THE BUDDHIST RELIGION1) TO ENCOURAGE MEMBERS AND OTHERS TO LIVE IN ACCORD WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA2) SUPPORT ORDAINED MEMBERS OF THE TRIRATNA BUDDHIST ORDER3) MAINTAIN COMMUNICATION AND WORK WITH OTHER GROUPS WITH THE SAME OBJECTIVE
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How can I donate to Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich)?
Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.norwichbuddhistcentre.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
How much is Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich)'s chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich)?
The register records Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich)'s trustees paid?
Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
What was Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich) previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich): Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (Norfolk); Friends of the Western Buddhist Order Vajradhatu (Norwich).
When was Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich) registered as a charity?
Triratna Buddhist Community (Norwich) was entered on the register on 13 October 1976.