--- title: "Bristol and S.w. UKk. Shambhala Meditation Group — check charity number 1132160 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bristol and S.w. UKk. Shambhala Meditation Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1132160. Education/training charity based in 204 Cheltenham Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bristol-and-s-w-ukk-shambhala-meditation-group retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:36:19.734Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bristol and S.w. UKk. Shambhala Meditation Group is a registered charity (number 1132160) 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 £2,991 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Bristol and S.w. UKk. Shambhala Meditation Group? Registered charity number 1132160 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 204 Cheltenham Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,991 Website [bristol.shambhala.info](https://bristol.shambhala.info/) ## What does Bristol and S.w. UKk. Shambhala Meditation Group do? Teaching and disseminating the principles and practices of Shambhala Buddhism including free meditation instruction, discussion groups, programmes etc. ## What causes is Bristol and S.w. UKk. Shambhala Meditation Group registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bristol and S.w. UKk. Shambhala Meditation Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bristol and S.w. UKk. Shambhala Meditation Group 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=bristol-and-s-w-ukk-shambhala-meditation-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://bristol.shambhala.info/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bristol and S.w. UKk. Shambhala Meditation Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Bristol and S.w. UKk. Shambhala Meditation Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1132160) 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 Bristol and S.w. UKk. Shambhala Meditation Group's charity number? Bristol and S.w. UKk. Shambhala Meditation Group's charity number is 1132160. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1132160? Search 1132160 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 Bristol and S.w. UKk. Shambhala Meditation Group do? Teaching and disseminating the principles and practices of Shambhala Buddhism including free meditation instruction, discussion groups, programmes etc. Does Bristol and S.w. UKk. Shambhala Meditation Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bristol and S.w. UKk. Shambhala Meditation Group. 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 Bristol and S.w. UKk. Shambhala Meditation Group? Bristol and S.w. UKk. Shambhala Meditation Group's website is https://bristol.shambhala.info — 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/1132160).