Sudarshanaloka Trust — Religion Charity in Thames
Sudarshanaloka Trust is a Trust charity in the Religion sector, based in Thames, Thames. CharityData rates this charity C+ (65.5/100). Annual revenue: $0.2M NZD. Financial data as at March 2025.
Mission: a) advance the Buddhist faith in New Zealand by encouraging and educating members and others to live in accordance with the Teachings of the Buddha. b) support ordained members of the Triratna Buddhist Order and others seeking ordination into that Order, and duly ordained Buddhists at the discretion of the Trust. c) maintain close communication with and work under the guidance of that Order, and in co-operation with organizations forming part of the Triratna Buddhist Communitity. d) acquire, develop, and use land, buildings, and other assets as one or more Buddhist retreat, teaching, and meditation centres in New Zealand. e) develop ethical “Right Livelihood” businesses in New Zealand, in accordance with Buddhist principles, to provide income to support the charitable aims of the Trust.
- Registration Number
- CC10449
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2007-06-13
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- C+ (65.5/100)
- Sector
- Religion
- Location
- Thames, Thames
- Website
- http://www.sudarshanaloka.nz
- trustboard@sudarshanaloka.nz
- Data as at
- March 2025
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.2M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.1M NZD
- Total Assets
- $1.1M NZD
- Net Assets
- $0.9M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 101.2 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 1
- Volunteers
- 1
- Financial Year End
- 2025-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.2M | $0.1M | $0.9M |
| 2024 | $0.3M | $0.3M | $0.7M |
| 2023 | $0.6M | $0.7M | $0.7M |
| 2022 | $0.6M | $0.6M | $0.7M |
| 2021 | $0.6M | $0.5M | $0.7M |
| 2020 | $0.3M | $0.3M | $0.6M |
| 2019 | $0.4M | $0.3M | $0.6M |
| 2018 | $0.4M | $0.4M | $0.5M |
| 2017 | $0.4M | $0.6M | $0.6M |
| 2016 | $0.6M | $0.6M | $0.7M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- C+
- Overall Score
- 65.5/100
- Financial Score
- 70
- Governance Score
- 55
- Transparency Score
- 65
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (4)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Templeton | Trust Board Member | 2018-09-08 |
| Susan Thompson | Trust Board Member | 2016-06-26 |
| Elizabeth Smith | Trust Board Member | 2013-03-24 |
| James Neidhart | Trust Board Member | 2012-08-01 |
Former Officers (13)
- Christopher Bicknell — Trust Board Member (departed 2025-08-24)
- Clare Feeney — Trust Board Member (departed 2020-07-19)
- Rohit Vig — Trustee (departed 2015-08-23)
- Timothy Robison — Trust Board Member (departed 2017-07-23)
- Neil Whitford — Trustee (departed 2016-06-26)
- David Gilmour — Trustee (departed 2010-07-31)
- Tejopala Rawls — Trust Board Member (departed 2018-02-10)
- Terence Ronald Aubrey Willmer — Trustee (departed 2011-07-08)
- Richard Cooney — Trustee (departed 2012-08-01)
- Christopher Stark — Trustee (departed 2008-11-08)
- David Rice — Trustee (departed 2008-11-08)
- Ian Robert Perry — Trustee (departed 2009-08-11)
- Hugh Evans — Honorary Trust Board Member (departed 2017-07-23)
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Sudarshanaloka Trust
Financial data as at March 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
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Endowment Foundation
Special Entity TypeThis is an endowment foundation that holds investments and provides grants. High reserves are expected and appropriate - this is not an operating charity.
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a) advance the Buddhist faith in New Zealand by encouraging and educating members and others to live in accordance with the Teachings of the Buddha. b) support ordained members of the Triratna Buddhist Order and others seeking ordination into that Order, and duly ordained Buddhists at the discretion of the Trust. c) maintain close communication with and work under the guidance of that Order, and in co-operation with organizations forming part of the Triratna Buddhist Communitity. d) acquire, develop, and use land, buildings, and other assets as one or more Buddhist retreat, teaching, and meditation centres in New Zealand. e) develop ethical “Right Livelihood” businesses in New Zealand, in accordance with Buddhist principles, to provide income to support the charitable aims of the Trust.
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Ranked against 253 peers · Religion · $100K – $1M
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