THE CRYSTAL GROUP
Registration #286348 · Registered
www.maitreyahouse.org.uksimonmichaels27@gmail.com
Loxwood Cottage Pigbush Lane RH14 0QY
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.
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About THE CRYSTAL GROUP
THE CRYSTAL GROUP is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 286348). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 87/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE CRYSTAL GROUP reported a total income of £18,068 and total expenditure of £12,099, a spending ratio of 67% suggesting a reasonable but not exceptional allocation to charitable activities. According to the Charity Commission register, THE CRYSTAL GROUP describes its activities as follows: 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. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE CRYSTAL GROUP. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 67.0% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £18,068 | £12,099 | 67% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026