YING CHI BUDDHIST TEMPLE
To expound and propagate the truth of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism by holding lectures and services in the Temple.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE MENTAL OR MORAL IMPROVEMENT OR SPIRITUAL WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC BY PROMOTING THE TEACHINGS OF CONFUCIANISM, BUDDHISM, TAOISM
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £9,256 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £963,730 to £954,474. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £144,341 are maintained within the stated policy target of three to six months of expenditure. The filing confirms the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- KWOK SHEUNG LAU
- SHUET CHUN SHIRLEY MO
- YING HO LAU
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £34k | £43k |
| 31/12/2024 | £28k | £33k |
| 31/12/2023 | £44k | £31k |
| 31/12/2022 | £25k | £32k |
| 31/12/2021 | £13k | £12k |
Common questions
Is YING CHI BUDDHIST TEMPLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £9,256 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £963,730 to £954,474. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £144,341 are maintained within the stated policy target of three to six months of expenditure. The filing confirms the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.