# Triratna South East Buddhist Group

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1179930 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1179930)
- Website: https://www.tsebg.org/
- Latest income: £12.9k; spending £12.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Religious activities, Human rights / equality / diversity, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: East Sussex, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex
- Other names: Triratna West Kent Buddhist Group (previous)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/triratna-south-east-buddhist-group

Supporting the advancement of the Buddhist religion through a programme of classes and events, both for regular members of our group as well as for newcomers from the local community and others, the Triratna West Kent Buddhist Group provides an understanding of Buddhism.

## 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 | £12.9k | £12.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £13.8k | £15.1k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £16.3k | £12.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £17.8k | £13.7k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £6,470 | £4,217 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO is to support the advancement of the Buddhist religion, in particular by: 1. Encouraging members and others to live ethical lives in accordance with the teachings of the buddha; 2. Supporting ordained members of the Triratna Buddhist community and other duly ordained buddhists, at the discretion of the council of the CIO;3. Maintaining close communication with and working under the guidance of the Triratna Buddhist order and in co-operation with other groups with the same objects; and 4. Using applications of the buddhaæs teaching to promote the health and well-being of all.nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the charities and trustee investment (Scotland) act 2005 and section 2 of the Charities Act (northern Ireland) 2008.

## What it funds

Triratna South East Buddhist Group is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities and human rights / equality / diversity for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Triratna South East Buddhist Group reported income of £12.9k and spending of £12.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £58.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Triratna South East Buddhist Group in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (tsebg.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 Triratna South East Buddhist Group open for applications now?

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

### Where does Triratna South East Buddhist Group fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex.

### Does Triratna South East Buddhist Group give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Triratna South East Buddhist Group give each year?

The register does not break out Triratna South East Buddhist Group'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 £12.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.6k a year.

### How large is Triratna South East Buddhist Group?

In its latest reported year Triratna South East Buddhist Group reported income of £12.9k and spending of £12.8k.


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