--- title: "Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre — check charity number 1125213 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1125213. Education/training charity based in 59 Whaddon Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/akanishta-kadampa-buddhist-centre retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:45:16.858Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre is a registered charity (number 1125213) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £50,245 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre? Registered charity number 1125213 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 59 Whaddon Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £50,245 Website [www.meditationincheltenham.org.uk](http://www.meditationincheltenham.org.uk/) ## What does Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre do? Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre aims to help people increase their peace of mind and solve their problems through Buddhist meditation. The charity runs day courses/study programmes and meditation classes, school visits and hospital chaplaincy offering spiritual guidance and advice. The charity affirms its commitment to maintaining safeguarding policies and is open to everyone. ## What causes is Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=akanishta-kadampa-buddhist-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.meditationincheltenham.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1125213) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre's charity number? Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre's charity number is 1125213. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1125213? Search 1125213 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre do? Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre aims to help people increase their peace of mind and solve their problems through Buddhist meditation. The charity runs day courses/study programmes and meditation classes, school visits and hospital chaplaincy offering spiritual guidance and advice. The charity affirms its commitment to maintaining safeguarding policies and is open to everyone. Does Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre? Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre's website is http://www.meditationincheltenham.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1125213).