# Yamantaka

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1201071 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1201071)
- Website: https://www.yamantaka.org
- Latest income: £58; spending £274
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/yamantaka

To advance and support the practice of the ancient Mahayana Buddhist tradition of Yamantaka across the world, mainly through production, publication and free distribution of websites and literature on Yamantaka Buddhism; holding various public events concerning Yamantaka Buddhism; and supporting qualified persons in their teaching and practice of Yamantaka Buddhism.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | £58 | £274 | not filed |
| 1 Jan 2025 | £2,771 | £206 | not filed |
| 1 Jan 2024 | £567 | £98 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance and support the practice of the ancient mahayana Buddhist tradition of Yamantaka across the world for the public benefit through: * the production, publication and free distribution of websites and literature (including literature suitable for schools) on the tradition, history and practice of Yamantaka buddhism;* the holding of meetings, lectures, initiations, and other public events concerning Yamantaka, supporting qualified persons in their teaching and practice of Yamantaka buddhism;* the provision and maintenance of buildings and grounds as sacred spaces to be used for religious practice, meetings, lectures, initiations, and other public events concerning Yamantaka buddhism.

## What it funds

Yamantaka is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science and human rights / equality / diversity for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Yamantaka reported income of £58 and spending of £274. Over its last 3 reported years, to 1 Jan 2026, it spent £578 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Yamantaka in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (yamantaka.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Yamantaka open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Yamantaka is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Yamantaka fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Yamantaka give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Yamantaka makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Yamantaka give each year?

The register does not break out Yamantaka's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Jan 2026 was £274. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £193 a year.

### How large is Yamantaka?

In its latest reported year Yamantaka reported income of £58 and spending of £274.


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