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title: "Thames Meditation Society — check charity number 289655 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Thames Meditation Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 289655. Religious Activities charity based in South Croydon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thames-meditation-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:18:35.116Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Thames Meditation Society is a registered charity (number 289655) 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 £65,366 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Thames Meditation Society?

Registered charity number

289655

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

South Croydon

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£65,366

Website

[www.thamesbuddhistvihara.org](http://www.thamesbuddhistvihara.org/)

## What does Thames Meditation Society do?

Religious activities. The general public/mankind. Provide buildings/facilities/open space.

## What causes is Thames Meditation Society registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thames Meditation Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thames Meditation Society 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 Thames Meditation Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Thames Meditation Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 289655) 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 Thames Meditation Society's charity number?

Thames Meditation Society's charity number is 289655. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 289655?

Search 289655 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 Thames Meditation Society do?

Religious activities. The general public/mankind. Provide buildings/facilities/open space.

Does Thames Meditation Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thames Meditation Society. 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 Thames Meditation Society?

Thames Meditation Society's website is http://www.thamesbuddhistvihara.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/289655).