Ying Chi Buddhist Temple
Analysis
Ying Chi Buddhist Temple is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04372590). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Ying Chi Buddhist Temple reported income of £34k and spending of £43k, spending 127% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £13k to £34k (+151%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 90%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Ying Chi Buddhist Temple sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Telugu Community Association (£34k), Victory Life Bible Church London (VLBC London) (£34k) and Darlaston Muslim Trust (£34k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To expound and propagate the truth of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism by holding lectures and services in the Temple.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Telugu Community Association | Preston | £34k |
| Victory Life Bible Church London (VLBC London) | London | £34k |
| Darlaston Muslim Trust | Wednesbury | £34k |
| Dar-Us-Sunnah Madani Trust | London | £34k |