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International Zen Association (United Kingdom) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities.
International Zen Association (United Kingdom) (number 296285) 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 International Zen Association (United Kingdom) do?
Providing a linking structure for 9 local groups in the UK (Bradford, Brighton, Bristol, Leeds, London x 2 (Islington x 1, Lewisham), Manchester, Oxford, Wells-next-the-Sea).Organising sesshins (zen retreats) and similar events open to the public.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for International Zen Association (United Kingdom)
Answers International Zen Association (United Kingdom) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records International Zen Association (United Kingdom) 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
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Izauk
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 Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 International Zen Association (United Kingdom) registered for?
Education/trainingReligious Activities
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Is International Zen Association (United Kingdom) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists International Zen Association (United Kingdom) as a registered charity (number 296285) 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 International Zen Association (United Kingdom)'s charity number?
International Zen Association (United Kingdom)'s charity number is 296285. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 296285?
Search 296285 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 International Zen Association (United Kingdom) do?
Providing a linking structure for 9 local groups in the UK (Bradford, Brighton, Bristol, Leeds, London x 2 (Islington x 1, Lewisham), Manchester, Oxford, Wells-next-the-Sea).Organising sesshins (zen retreats) and similar events open to the public.
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How can I donate to International Zen Association (United Kingdom)?
International Zen Association (United Kingdom)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.izauk.org. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to International Zen Association (United Kingdom)?
The register records International Zen Association (United Kingdom) 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.
When was International Zen Association (United Kingdom) registered as a charity?
International Zen Association (United Kingdom) was entered on the register on 13 March 1987.