The Windhorse Trust
Also known as: Frontgain Limited
The advancement of the Buddhist religion & support of a Buddhist lifestyleTo relieve povertyTo advance the education of the publicTo advance environmental protection and improvement
Activities & Mission
The advancement of the Buddhist religion & support of a Buddhist lifestyleTo relieve povertyTo advance the education of the publicTo advance environmental protection and improvement
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 98% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £519,089 | £974,764 | £974,764 | £9,715,063 | £1,484,350 | 3 / 0 |
| 2024 | £499,832 | £433,588 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £485,397 | £537,921 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £341,151 | £227,508 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £401,138 | £475,801 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Windhorse Trust
What does The Windhorse Trust do?
The advancement of the Buddhist religion & support of a Buddhist lifestyleTo relieve povertyTo advance the education of the publicTo advance environmental protection and improvement
How much income did The Windhorse Trust report in 2025?
The Windhorse Trust reported total income of £519k and reported expenditure of £975k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Windhorse Trust?
The Windhorse Trust has a program ratio of 187.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Windhorse Trust registered as a charity?
The Windhorse Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 August 2003 as charity number 1098979. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs The Windhorse Trust?
The Windhorse Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael John Silver. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Windhorse Trust operate?
The Windhorse Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Windhorse Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Windhorse Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098979.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Frontgain Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated