Rangjung Yeshe UK
Analysis
Rangjung Yeshe UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Doncaster. It was registered in October 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and religious activities, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Rangjung Yeshe UK reported income of £404k and spending of £154k, leaving 62% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £118k to £404k (+243%), an average of +36% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 91%. Over the whole period it spent 62% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Rangjung Yeshe UK sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Severn Area Rescue Association (£404k), Dental Wellness Trust (£404k) and Torquay United Community Sports Trust (£404k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity owns Lindholme Hall Estate. It hosts Buddhist seminars, study groups, daily meditation sessions, and special practice days. The charity offers supported group, individual and work retreats. It manages the estate through Higher Level Stewardship, the SSSI portion being overseen by a group of scientific experts. We are committed to the principals of environmental buddhism.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Severn Area Rescue Association | Chepstow | £404k |
| Dental Wellness Trust | London | £404k |
| Torquay United Community Sports Trust | Torquay | £404k |
| The Cardiff Blues Community Foundation | Cardiff | £404k |