# The Society for the Advancement of Buddhist Understanding

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 327938 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/327938)
- Company number: 02288531
- Latest income: £98; spending £353
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Other names: Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/society-for-advancement-of-buddhist-understanding

Distribution of the book The Teaching of Buddha and promotion of buddhist studies at universities.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £98 | £353 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £72 | £266 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £265 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £22 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £3,356 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To establish and promote the Buddhist faith in the United Kingdom and in such other countries as the board of director shall decide from time to time.

## What it funds

The Society for the Advancement of Buddhist Understanding is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Society for the Advancement of Buddhist Understanding reported income of £98 and spending of £353. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £4,240 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Ireland, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Society for the Advancement of Buddhist Understanding in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Society for the Advancement of Buddhist Understanding open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Society for the Advancement of Buddhist Understanding fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Ireland, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does The Society for the Advancement of Buddhist Understanding give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Society for the Advancement of Buddhist Understanding makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Society for the Advancement of Buddhist Understanding give each year?

The register does not break out The Society for the Advancement of Buddhist Understanding's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £353. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £848 a year.

### How large is The Society for the Advancement of Buddhist Understanding?

In its latest reported year The Society for the Advancement of Buddhist Understanding reported income of £98 and spending of £353.


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