International Zen Association (United Kingdom)
Analysis
International Zen Association (United Kingdom) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in January 2022, 4 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 services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, International Zen Association (United Kingdom) reported income of £32k and spending of £30k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2022 to December 2025, income grew from £650 to £32k (+4883%), an average of +268% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 6295%. Over the whole period it spent 203% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, International Zen Association (United Kingdom) sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bicester Islamic Cultural Society (£32k), 1st Marske & New Marske (Barn Owls) Scout Group (£32k) and Epsom and Ewell Young Peoples Centre (£32k).
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
Providing a linking structure for 9 local groups in the UK; Bradford, Brighton, Bristol, Leeds, London x 2 (Islington x 1, Lewisham x 1) Manchester, Norwich, Nottingham, Wells next the Sea. Organisanising sesshins (Zen retreats) and similar events open to the public.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bicester Islamic Cultural Society | Bicester | £32k |
| 1st Marske & New Marske (Barn Owls) Scout Group | Cleveland | £32k |
| Epsom and Ewell Young Peoples Centre | Epsom | £32k |
| Southend on Sea Chinese Christian Church | Southend-on-Sea | £32k |