Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Dhamma Centre (Colchester) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Dhamma Centre (Colchester) (number 1190052) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Dhamma Centre (Colchester) do?
The Dhamma Centre is a Buddhist-inspired community hub offering weekly meditation and mindfulness classes, retreats that support peaceful and harmonious life, led by trained and seasoned Buddhist teachers. Our Maldon Road Centre provides a calm space for silent practice and community gatherings, supporting people of all backgrounds in cultivating mental clarity, resilience, and well-being.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dhamma Centre (Colchester)
Answers Dhamma Centre (Colchester) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 January 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Dhamma Centre (Colchester)'s money come from?
Dhamma Centre (Colchester) reported £568k total income for the year ending 31 January 2025. The largest sources were donations and legacies £568k (100%), other income £112 (0%).
Donations and legacies£568k · 100%
Other income£112 · 0%
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Dhamma Centre (Colchester) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Dhamma Centre (Colchester)'s annual return for the year ending 31 January 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Dhamma Centre; Dhamma Center
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Dhamma Centre (Colchester) registered for?
General Charitable PurposesReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science
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Is Dhamma Centre (Colchester) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Dhamma Centre (Colchester) as a registered charity (number 1190052) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Dhamma Centre (Colchester)'s charity number?
Dhamma Centre (Colchester)'s charity number is 1190052. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1190052?
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What does Dhamma Centre (Colchester) do?
The Dhamma Centre is a Buddhist-inspired community hub offering weekly meditation and mindfulness classes, retreats that support peaceful and harmonious life, led by trained and seasoned Buddhist teachers. Our Maldon Road Centre provides a calm space for silent practice and community gatherings, supporting people of all backgrounds in cultivating mental clarity, resilience, and well-being.
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How can I donate to Dhamma Centre (Colchester)?
Dhamma Centre (Colchester)'s website listed in our register data is http://dhammacentre.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does Dhamma Centre (Colchester)'s money come from?
Dhamma Centre (Colchester) reported £568k total income for the year ending 31 January 2025. The largest sources were donations and legacies £568k (100%), other income £112 (0%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Dhamma Centre (Colchester)?
The register records Dhamma Centre (Colchester) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Dhamma Centre (Colchester)'s trustees paid?
Dhamma Centre (Colchester)'s annual return for the year ending 31 January 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Dhamma Centre (Colchester) registered as a charity?
Dhamma Centre (Colchester) was entered on the register on 22 June 2020.