Shenpen UK
Analysis
Shenpen UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in England. It was registered in May 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides other finance, provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Shenpen UK reported income of £32k and spending of £32k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £17k to £32k (+83%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2026, when income rose by 151%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Shenpen UK sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The a C H Crisford Charitable Foundation (£32k), Hive (£32k) and Fryston Colliery Welfare Recreation Club (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Shenpen UK helps preserve the unique cultural and spiritual heritage of Tibet. Charitable activities include sponsorship of overseas projects aimed at improving conditions for the Tibetan community in exile and hosting teaching programmes by His Eminence the 7th Dzogchen Rinpoche, one of the highest Lamas in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and holder of the authentic Dzogchen lineage.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The a C H Crisford Charitable Foundation | Ipswich | £32k |
| Hive | Suffolk | £32k |
| Fryston Colliery Welfare Recreation Club | Castleford | £32k |
| Medyarte | Leatherhead | £32k |