The updated NBO model policies for Safeguarding adults and children in the activities of Buddhist charities are now available on our Safeguarding page, where you’ll also find links to sources of advice and training for UK faith groups.
Report: NBO annual gathering
Around 30 people from 14 different Buddhist groups met on Saturday 5th November for the Network of Buddhist Organisations’ annual gathering, hosted by the Burmese Buddhist community at the Birmingham Buddhist Vihara in Ladywood. It was wonderful to meet in person and connect with so many people. The afternoon began with an amazing meal, which …. Read More >
Buckingham Palace: expression of thanks
The Chair of the NBO sent a message of condolence to the Royal Family on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. In response we received this card and message of thanks.
Interfaith Week
The Committe of NBO offer their full support to Inter Faith Week in promoting the importance of religious literacy. Across religious traditions we share the aspiration for us to all to become caring and compassionate human beings. We also share the importance if we are to act with compassion, of opening our hearts to …. Read More >
Awakening: Collective or Individual? 5th Nov 2022: NBO Annual Gathering and AGM
An invitation to join us for our annual gathering on the theme Awakening: Collective or Individual? 5th Nov at Birmingham Buddhist Vihara 1200 – 1600 With three speakers giving short input sessions and discussion in small groups and as a whole group To what extent is Buddhism a personal practice or a community led practice? …. Read More >
HRH Queen Elizabeth II
As Chairperson of the Network of Buddhist Organisations I am writing to pass on condolences from the members of our committee. We are keeping in mind members of the Royal Family, who have lost a loved one, and people of the United Kingdom and across the world who are grieving alongside them. Queen Elizabeth II …. Read More >
Opportunity to become a Buddhist prison chaplain
Angulimala Prison Chaplaincy, which provides the UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ) with Buddhist prison chaplains, seeks to recruit new chaplains. Though some are volunteers, most UK Buddhist prison chaplains are paid by the MoJ on a part time, sessional basis. You must be practising the five precepts and willing to teach Buddhism to people from different Buddhist schools and traditions. For more …. Read More >
England and Wales: Charity Commission advice for responding to Ukraine crisis
The Charity Commission for England and Wales have published this advice for charities wishing to respond to the Ukraine crisis. Please also see this post on offering a home to refugees and the video of a webinar on charity duties when working with refuges.
Is your charity covered for Safeguarding-related insurance claims?
Most Buddhist charities in the UK are insured under the Buddhist Insurance Scheme, which is underwritten by Ecclesiastical Insurance. To ensure that you would actually be covered should your charity ever have reason to make an insurance claim related to a Safeguarding matter, do look at Ecclesiastical’s expectations of charities in relation to Safeguarding standards. https://www.ecclesiastical.com/risk-management/safeguarding/ Please note that …. Read More >
Advice for UK Buddhists wishing to help Ukrainian refugees
Are you inspired to offer help to Ukrainian refugees? We need to bear in mind that refugees are extremely vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, particularly sexual abuse and trafficking, and Safeguarding measures are required to reduce risk. Buddhists wishing to offer to take in Ukrainian refugees can at present only do this (officially) as individual …. Read More >
