The Crystal Group
Analysis
The Crystal Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in February 1983, 43 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Crystal Group reported income of £19k and spending of £21k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £12k to £19k (+58%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 62%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Crystal Group sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Ipswich Church (£19k), Guildford Holy Word Chinese Church (GHWCC) (£19k) and Morley Spiritualist Church (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of retreat facilities for the study of Buddhism and related spiritual teachings. Promotion of the teachings of Ven. Namgyal Rinpoche and his lineage teachers. The retreat Centre is Maitreya House situated in rural Herefordshire and accommodates students from the UK and world wide.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Ipswich Church | Ipswich | £19k |
| Guildford Holy Word Chinese Church (GHWCC) | Surrey | £19k |
| Morley Spiritualist Church | Leeds | £19k |
| Teignmouth Hub | Teignmouth | £19k |