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title: "Shanthi Vihara and Meditation Centre — check charity number 1158024 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Shanthi Vihara and Meditation Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1158024. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Nottingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shanthi-vihara-and-meditation-centre
retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:31:45.354Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Shanthi Vihara and Meditation Centre is a registered charity (number 1158024) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £46,752 (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 Shanthi Vihara and Meditation Centre?

Registered charity number

1158024

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Nottingham

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£46,752

Website

[shanthivihara.co.uk](https://shanthivihara.co.uk/)

## What does Shanthi Vihara and Meditation Centre do?

1. Ministering to the spiritual,educational and moral develeopment, and also to the material needs where necessary of the Buddhist Community in Nottingham & Nottinghanshire;2. Advancing knowledge of Buddhism & Buddhist Philosophy, Mindfulness Meditation, and Buddhist culture & civilisation;3. Charitable activities directed at alleviating suffering resulting from natural and man-made disasters.

## What causes is Shanthi Vihara and Meditation Centre registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shanthi Vihara and Meditation Centre yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shanthi Vihara and Meditation Centre 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 Shanthi Vihara and Meditation Centre a legitimate charity?

Yes. Shanthi Vihara and Meditation Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1158024) 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 Shanthi Vihara and Meditation Centre's charity number?

Shanthi Vihara and Meditation Centre's charity number is 1158024. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1158024?

Search 1158024 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 Shanthi Vihara and Meditation Centre do?

1. Ministering to the spiritual,educational and moral develeopment, and also to the material needs where necessary of the Buddhist Community in Nottingham & Nottinghanshire;2. Advancing knowledge of Buddhism & Buddhist Philosophy, Mindfulness Meditation, and Buddhist culture & civilisation;3. Charitable activities directed at alleviating suffering resulting from natural and man-made disasters.

Does Shanthi Vihara and Meditation Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shanthi Vihara and Meditation Centre. 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 Shanthi Vihara and Meditation Centre?

Shanthi Vihara and Meditation Centre's website is https://shanthivihara.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/1158024).