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The Crystal Group

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
286348
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Aug. 17, 2025. Filing history
Registered
Feb. 22, 1983
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
Loxwood Cottage
Pigbush Lane
Loxwood
Billingshurst
West Sussex
RH14 0QY

Activities

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.

Objects: To Promote The Practice Of Buddhism And To Advance Knowledge Of Buddhism, Particularly Through The Study Of Buddhist Scriptures And Other Related Texts, And The Teachings Of The Venerable Namgyal Rimpoche, Founder And Spiritual Leader Of The Group.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
What
Education/training, Religious Activities
Who
The General Public/mankind

Geography

Local Authority
Herefordshire

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 Aug. 17, 2025On time £18,068 £12,099
Dec. 31, 2023 Aug. 24, 2024On time £11,152 £6,633
Dec. 31, 2022 Jan. 29, 202490 days late £12,770 £8,027
Dec. 31, 2021 Oct. 29, 2022On time £12,079 £8,280
Dec. 31, 2020 Oct. 31, 2021On time £12,456 £12,267

Trustees

Name Appointed
Jonathan Simon Paul Clifford (Chair) Feb. 1, 2014
Ad Brugman April 10, 2022
Emma Finch May 23, 2011
Martin Loxton
Simon Ramsey Michaels Aug. 17, 2012