Manchester Buddhist Centre
Analysis
Manchester Buddhist Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in April 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and religious activities, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Manchester Buddhist Centre reported income of £271k and spending of £270k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £241k to £271k (+12%), an average of +3.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Manchester Buddhist Centre sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Association of Physicians of Great Britain and Ireland (£270k), Neighbourhood Elders Team (£271k) and The Dales Trust (£270k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Manchester Buddhist Centre provides a place of peace in Manchester. We offer classes in meditation and Buddhism both for Buddhists and non-buddhists and, for those who ask for it, training for ordination. We welcome schools and community groups, having developed a reputation for excellence.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Physicians of Great Britain and Ireland | London | £270k |
| Neighbourhood Elders Team | Leeds | £271k |
| The Dales Trust | Cambridgeshire | £270k |
| The Revere Charitable Trust | Hertfordshire | £271k |