The Life of Faith
Analysis
The Life of Faith is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dyfed. It was registered in April 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 2025, The Life of Faith reported income of £22k and spending of £9,068, leaving 59% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £7,926 to £22k (+179%), an average of +29% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 150%. Over the whole period it spent 79% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Life of Faith sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% 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 Christ Apostolic Church Bexley (£22k), Alqadriyyah (£22k) and The Shirley Community Chaplaincy (North-East) (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Life of Faith promotes the practice of Serene Reflection Meditation (Soto Zen Buddhism). It functions within the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Apostolic Church Bexley | Bexleyheath | £22k |
| Alqadriyyah | London | £22k |
| The Shirley Community Chaplaincy (North-East) | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £22k |
| Christ Redemption Ministries International | London | £22k |