# Tibetan Sakya Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1105227 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1105227)
- Website: http://www.tibetan-sakya-trust.org/
- Latest income: £22.1k; spending £7,107
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Southwark, Bournemouth
- Other names: Tct (working); Tibet Culture Trust (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/tibetan-sakya-trust

Provide teachings to advance the Buddhist religion, particularly but not exclusively the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Advance the education of the public in the principles and philosophies of Tibetan Buddhism and observance of the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, including meditation and practice of loving kindness. Fundraise to relieve poverty and sickness by any charitable means.

## 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 Oct 2025 | £22.1k | £7,107 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £20.6k | £22.9k | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £15.9k | £20.5k | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £4,574 | £17.2k | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £5,537 | £2,108 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 3.1 The Objects are, for the public benefit,3.1.1 to advance the Buddhist religion, particularly but not exclusively the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism;3.1.2 to advance the education of the public in the principles and philosophies of Tibetan Buddhism through teaching, study and observance of the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism;3.1.3 to relieve poverty and sickness and to advance education by any charitable means as the trustees from time to time determine.

## What it funds

Tibetan Sakya Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, religious activities and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Tibetan Sakya Trust reported income of £22.1k and spending of £7,107. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £69.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Southwark and Bournemouth.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Tibetan Sakya Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (tibetan-sakya-trust.org) 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 Tibetan Sakya Trust open for applications now?

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

### Where does Tibetan Sakya Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Southwark and Bournemouth.

### Does Tibetan Sakya Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Tibetan Sakya Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Tibetan Sakya Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Oct 2025 was £7,107. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14k a year.

### How large is Tibetan Sakya Trust?

In its latest reported year Tibetan Sakya Trust reported income of £22.1k and spending of £7,107.


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