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title: "Dharma Essence Foundation — check charity number 1178946 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Dharma Essence Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178946. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Sutton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dharma-essence-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:16:35.102Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Dharma Essence Foundation is a registered charity (number 1178946) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. 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 Essence Foundation?

Registered charity number

1178946

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Sutton

## What does Dharma Essence Foundation do?

TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF YOUNG CANCER SUFFERERS BY GRANTING THEIR WISHES

## What causes is Dharma Essence Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dharma Essence Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dharma Essence Foundation 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 Essence Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. Dharma Essence Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178946) 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 Essence Foundation's charity number?

Dharma Essence Foundation's charity number is 1178946. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1178946?

Search 1178946 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 Essence Foundation do?

TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF YOUNG CANCER SUFFERERS BY GRANTING THEIR WISHES

Does Dharma Essence Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dharma Essence Foundation. 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 Essence Foundation?

Dharma Essence Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1178946).