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title: "Dharma Drum London — check charity number 1200733 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Dharma Drum London a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200733. Education/training charity based in Hackney Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dharma-drum-london
retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:17:49.360Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Dharma Drum London is a registered charity (number 1200733) 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 £38,897 (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 Dharma Drum London?

Registered charity number

1200733

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Hackney Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£38,897

Website

[londonchanmeditation.org](https://londonchanmeditation.org/)

## What does Dharma Drum London do?

We have three main types of activities:1) Meditation: we organise regular meditation sessions, instructions, retreats, and talks as well as courses in meditation and Buddhist philosophy;2) Public Engagement: we seek to share the benefits of Chan meditation with the public through various channels;3) Social Engagement: we aim to contribute wherever the need arises in the broader community.

## What causes is Dharma Drum London registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dharma Drum London yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dharma Drum London 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Dharma Drum London a legitimate charity?

Yes. Dharma Drum London is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200733) 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 Dharma Drum London's charity number?

Dharma Drum London's charity number is 1200733. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1200733?

Search 1200733 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 Dharma Drum London do?

We have three main types of activities:1) Meditation: we organise regular meditation sessions, instructions, retreats, and talks as well as courses in meditation and Buddhist philosophy;2) Public Engagement: we seek to share the benefits of Chan meditation with the public through various channels;3) Social Engagement: we aim to contribute wherever the need arises in the broader community.

Does Dharma Drum London have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dharma Drum London. 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 Dharma Drum London?

Dharma Drum London's website is https://londonchanmeditation.org/ — 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/1200733).