Zhen Quai Buddhist & Cultural Centre
Analysis
Zhen Quai Buddhist & Cultural Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stockport. It was registered in April 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Zhen Quai Buddhist & Cultural Centre reported income of £29k and spending of £26k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £20k to £29k (+41%), an average of +8.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Zhen Quai Buddhist & Cultural Centre sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 39% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Peterborough Cathedral (£29k), The Britain-Burma Buddhist Trust (£29k) and Salahadin Association (£29k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of the public in the principles and philosophies of Buddhism and to advance the Buddhist faith through teaching, study, practice and observance of the traditions of all schools of Buddhism.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Peterborough Cathedral | Peterborough | £29k |
| The Britain-Burma Buddhist Trust | London | £29k |
| Salahadin Association | Salahadin Association | £29k |
| Greater Manchester Churches Together | Lancashire | £29k |