# Dhammaloka

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1040666 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1040666)
- Website: http://www.justgiving.com/dhammaloka
- Latest income: £1,475; spending £3,276
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: India
- Other names: Fwbo (Kathmandu) (previous); Kathmandu Buddhist Centre (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dhammaloka

Providing financial assistance supporting Buddhist and/or humanitarian aid projects primarily in India.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £1,475 | £3,276 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £2,757 | £9,529 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £3,769 | £786 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £2,948 | £3,134 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £23.3k | £36.1k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of the Buddhist religion

## What it funds

Dhammaloka is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and human rights / equality / diversity for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Dhammaloka reported income of £1,475 and spending of £3,276. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £52.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Dhammaloka in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (justgiving.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Dhammaloka open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Dhammaloka is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Dhammaloka fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India.

### Does Dhammaloka give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Dhammaloka makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Dhammaloka give each year?

The register does not break out Dhammaloka's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £3,276. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.6k a year.

### How large is Dhammaloka?

In its latest reported year Dhammaloka reported income of £1,475 and spending of £3,276.


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