The Zen Gateway Trust
Analysis
The Zen Gateway Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending October 2025, The Zen Gateway Trust reported income of £36k and spending of £35k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £30k to £36k (+23%), an average of +5.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2023, when income rose by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Zen Gateway Trust sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ahlul Bayt Centre (Oxford) (£36k), Verwood Road Evangelical Chapel (£36k) and The Redeemed Christian Church of God Oldbury on the Rock, Oldbury (£36k).
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
The advancement of the Buddhist faith & practice throughout the United Kingdom and worldwide for the public benefit, mainly but not exclusively through providing resources and information on Buddhism for groups and individuals to enlighten others about the Buddhist faith. The trust will carry out this function principally through its publication www.thezengateway.com
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ahlul Bayt Centre (Oxford) | Oxford | £36k |
| Verwood Road Evangelical Chapel | Wimborne | £36k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God Oldbury on the Rock, Oldbury | West Midlands | £36k |
| Hebron Pentecostal Church Exeter | Exeter | £36k |