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Jampa Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre Northern Ireland

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £10.8K

  • Spending

    £0.9K

Charity no. 105802 Date registered. 18/09/2017

Public benefits

Purpose 1:The advancement of education of the public within the area of benefit about Tibetan Buddhism. The direct benefit which flows from purpose 1 is that the people in Northern Ireland (NI) are able to practice Buddhism under the guidance of a fully qualified Spiritual instructor. This will reduce stress levels in the beneficiaries through the

provision of relaxation and meditation. Purpose 2: To provide relief to those in need , Tibetans ( whether in Tibet or in exile), Astral Mongolia or any other persons, who are suffering from the effects of poverty, sickness or violence anywhere in the world. The direct benefit which flows from purpose 2 is that beneficiaries will be provided with medical aid, food and education as and when needed. Purpose 1 - benefits will be evidenced through service user consultation and feedback at Buddhist teachings, meditation classes and retreats. Purpose 2 - Benefits will be evidenced through the health and wellbeing of the beneficiaries in that they will feel safe and have the basics in life to survive and also through working with other charities to provide more assistance. No harm arises from any of the purposes. The beneficiaries of the Purpose are people within NI, visitors to NI, Tibetans and Tibetan refugees , adults and children in Mongolia and people elsewhere in the world. No

What your organisation does

Buddhist teaching is given by Ven. Panchen Otrul Rinpoche, a very senior and respected Buddhist scholar. Fund-raising events occur on an ongoing basis. Interfaith dialogue is pursued by representation on the Northern Ireland Inter-Faith Forum and participation in that body's activities. Relief to Tibetans in exile via raising of money for

designated projects that have included meeting medical needs, general wellbeing needs, housing etc. Sponsorship of individuals at Astral, our NGO in Mongolia, providing hot meals for street children, medical supplies, projects to deliver clean water, skills training projects to promote self-sufficiency .

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of religion
  • The advancement of health or the saving of lives
  • The advancement of citizenship or community development
  • The advancement of animal welfare

Who the charity helps

  • Asylum seekers/refugees
  • General public

How the charity works

  • Overseas aid/famine relief
  • Relief of poverty
  • Religious activities
  • Welfare/benevolent

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2024

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2023

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2022

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Charitable purposes

Objects The Trust is established to promote the study and practice of Buddhism, in particular according to the Gelupa School of Tibetan Buddhism and for the advancement of education, the promotion of spiritual well-being and the preservation and protection of health, the alleviation of suffering and the relief of poverty and sickness and in particular: a) To advance the education of the public within the area of benefit about Tibetan Buddhism, promote inter-faith dialogue and understanding, providing facilities for Buddhist practice,Buddhist meditation and retreat; b)To provide relief to Tibetans (whether in Tibet or in exile) or any other persons, who are suffering from the effects of poverty, sickness or violence anywhere in the world.

Governing document

Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust

Other name


  • 4 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 4 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Ms Lynn Carrington, 27 Victoria Road, Holywood, BT18 9BA

Trustee board

Trustee
Venerable Panchen Otrul Rinpoche
Ms Lynn Carrington
Mr Frank Conway
Dr Tim Green

Areas of operation

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland
  • Internationally
  • India
  • Mongolia
  • Republic Of Ireland
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