--- title: "Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds — check charity number 1129195 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1129195. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Assembly Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kadampa-meditation-centre-leeds retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:31:13.907Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds is a registered charity (number 1129195) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £160,263 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds? Registered charity number 1129195 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Assembly Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £160,263 Website [www.meditationinleeds.org](http://www.meditationinleeds.org/) ## What does Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds do? Our Centre runs classes, day courses, workshops, chaplaincy, visits, GP and FP. Through GP we introduce basic Buddhist view, meditation and action, and other teachings and practices, of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition of Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa. FP enables extensive study of Sutra teachings. GP and FP help deepen our experience of Buddha's teachings & the commentaries by Ven Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. ## What causes is Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=kadampa-meditation-centre-leeds&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.meditationinleeds.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds a legitimate charity? Yes. Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1129195) 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 Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds's charity number? Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds's charity number is 1129195. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1129195? Search 1129195 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 Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds do? Our Centre runs classes, day courses, workshops, chaplaincy, visits, GP and FP. Through GP we introduce basic Buddhist view, meditation and action, and other teachings and practices, of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition of Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa. FP enables extensive study of Sutra teachings. GP and FP help deepen our experience of Buddha's teachings & the commentaries by Ven Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Does Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds. 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 Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds? Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds's website is http://www.meditationinleeds.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/1129195).