London Zen Group - LZG
Analysis
London Zen Group - LZG is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2021, 5 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 buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, London Zen Group - LZG reported income of £24k and spending of £14k, leaving 42% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £6,979 to £24k (+237%), an average of +36% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 82%. Over the whole period it spent 70% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, London Zen Group - LZG sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Teach All Nations - Europe (£24k), Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Havering (£24k) and Leeds Afghan Education Centre (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
London Zen Group has a regular schedule of meditation - zazen - sessions, lectures, discussions and related teachings. The activities are held at our premises at 486 Caledonian Road, N7 9RP, London. They are also accessible via our Zoom channel.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Teach All Nations - Europe | Banbury | £24k |
| Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Havering | London | £24k |
| Leeds Afghan Education Centre | Leeds | £24k |
| Haven of Glory International Ministries | London | £24k |