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Registered charity · No. 1167145TrustRew Road

Freely Given Retreats

Freely Given Retreats is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in Rew Road.

Quick answer

Freely Given Retreats is a registered charity (number 1167145) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £16,383 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
1167145
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust
Location
Rew Road
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£16,383

What the charity does

We aim to make Insight Meditation retreats available to everyone. Our retreats are open to all without any charges. Insight Meditation is the practice of developing mindful investigation, leading to wisdom, compassion and the ending of suffering. It is Buddhist in origin but our retreats are open to all regardless of religious affiliation. Our retreats are generally in silence.

Registered causes

Education/training

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Freely Given Retreats 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Freely Given Retreats a legitimate charity?
Yes. Freely Given Retreats is a registered charity (number 1167145) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does Freely Given Retreats do?
We aim to make Insight Meditation retreats available to everyone. Our retreats are open to all without any charges. Insight Meditation is the practice of developing mindful investigation, leading to wisdom, compassion and the ending of suffering. It is Buddhist in origin but our retreats are open to all regardless of religious affiliation. Our retreats are generally in silence.
How can I donate to Freely Given Retreats?
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Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.