Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD (number 517949) 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 Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD do?
OUR RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TEACHING MEDITATION AND PROVIDING A SPIRITUAL EDUCATION TO BUDDHISTS AND NON-BUDDHISTS AND TO CREATE A PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH EVERYBODY IS WELCOME.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD
Answers Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD's money come from?
Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD reported £591k total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £369k (62%), trading and fundraising events £207k (35%), donations and legacies £13k (2%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£369k · 62%
Trading and fundraising events£207k · 35%
Donations and legacies£13k · 2%
Investments£2,017 · 0%
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Tara Buddhist Centre; Tara Mahayana Buddhist Centre; Tara Meditation Centre LTD; Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre LTD
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services.
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 Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD registered for?
Religious Activities
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Is Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD as a registered charity (number 517949) 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 Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD's charity number?
Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD's charity number is 517949. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 517949?
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What does Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD do?
OUR RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TEACHING MEDITATION AND PROVIDING A SPIRITUAL EDUCATION TO BUDDHISTS AND NON-BUDDHISTS AND TO CREATE A PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH EVERYBODY IS WELCOME.
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How can I donate to Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD?
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Where does Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD's money come from?
Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD reported £591k total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £369k (62%), trading and fundraising events £207k (35%), donations and legacies £13k (2%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD?
The register does not record Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD's trustees paid?
Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD: Tara Buddhist Centre; Tara Mahayana Buddhist Centre; Tara Meditation Centre LTD; Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre LTD.
When was Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD registered as a charity?
Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre LTD was entered on the register on 11 September 1986. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02048471).