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Registered charity · No. 286348Pigbush Lane

The Crystal Group

The Crystal Group is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, religious activities, based in Pigbush Lane.

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The Crystal Group is a registered charity (number 286348) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £18,068 (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 The Crystal Group?

Registered charity number
286348
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Pigbush Lane
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£18,068

What does The Crystal Group do?

Provision of retreat facilities for the study of Buddhism and related spiritual teachings. Promotion of the teachings of Ven. Namgyal Rinpoche and his lineage teachers. The retreat Centre is Maitreya House situated in rural Herefordshire and accommodates students from the UK and world wide.

What causes is The Crystal Group registered for?

Education/trainingReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Crystal Group yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Crystal Group 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Crystal Group a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Crystal Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 286348) 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 The Crystal Group's charity number?
The Crystal Group's charity number is 286348. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 286348?
Search 286348 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 The Crystal Group do?
Provision of retreat facilities for the study of Buddhism and related spiritual teachings. Promotion of the teachings of Ven. Namgyal Rinpoche and his lineage teachers. The retreat Centre is Maitreya House situated in rural Herefordshire and accommodates students from the UK and world wide.
Does The Crystal Group have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Crystal Group. 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 The Crystal Group?
The Crystal Group's website is http://www.maitreyahouse.org.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.