Rochdale Zen Retreat
Analysis
Rochdale Zen Retreat is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Preston. It was registered in March 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Rochdale Zen Retreat reported income of £22k and spending of £16k, leaving 29% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £17k to £22k (+27%), an average of +6.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 185%. Over the whole period it spent 57% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Rochdale Zen Retreat sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 34% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Friends of St John the Baptist Church Hindon (£22k), The Earmark Trust (£22k) and Crossnet Trust (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The activities of the trust are to advance the Buddhist faith, in particular the Serene Reflection mediation school of Buddhism (also known as Soto Zen Buddhism).
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Friends of St John the Baptist Church Hindon | Wiltshire | £22k |
| The Earmark Trust | London | £22k |
| Crossnet Trust | Bristol | £22k |
| Parish Room - (Known As Church Hall) | Kent | £22k |