Happy Science Europe
Analysis
Happy Science Europe is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03932599). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Happy Science Europe reported income of £166k and spending of £163k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £143k to £166k (+16%), an average of +3.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 115%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Happy Science Europe sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Christ Apostolic Church House of Refuge (£165k), Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Faith Chapel (£166k) and Bangladesh Regeneration Trust UK (£165k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Seminars for the public included lecture seminars and meditation seminars based on Buddhist teachings.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Apostolic Church House of Refuge | Romford | £165k |
| Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Faith Chapel | London | £166k |
| Bangladesh Regeneration Trust UK | London | £165k |
| First Move Furnishaid [ltd] | Norfolk | £166k |