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title: "Land of Joy — check charity number 1138826 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Land of Joy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1138826. Religious Activities charity based in Greenhaugh. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/land-of-joy
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:29:23.297Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Land of Joy is a registered charity (number 1138826) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £128,539 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Land of Joy?

Registered charity number

1138826

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Greenhaugh

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£128,539

Website

[www.landofjoy.co.uk](http://www.landofjoy.co.uk/)

## What does Land of Joy do?

Land of Joy, a residential retreat centre in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, provides group and solitary retreats of varying types - Buddhist and secular, including health and well-being. We welcome people of all ages and walks of life, from any religion or none. In the future, the centre hopes to develop a service for the local community dedicated to end of life care, offering peace and dignity

## What causes is Land of Joy registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Land of Joy yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Land of Joy 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Land of Joy a legitimate charity?

Yes. Land of Joy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1138826) 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 Land of Joy's charity number?

Land of Joy's charity number is 1138826. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1138826?

Search 1138826 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 Land of Joy do?

Land of Joy, a residential retreat centre in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, provides group and solitary retreats of varying types - Buddhist and secular, including health and well-being. We welcome people of all ages and walks of life, from any religion or none. In the future, the centre hopes to develop a service for the local community dedicated to end of life care, offering peace and dignity

Does Land of Joy have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Land of Joy. 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 Land of Joy?

Land of Joy's website is http://www.landofjoy.co.uk — 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/1138826).