--- title: "The Gita Project — check charity number 1198973 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Gita Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198973. Education/training charity based in 5 Brayford Square. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-gita-project retrieved: 2026-08-26T01:23:30.400Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Gita Project is a registered charity (number 1198973) 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; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £51,550 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Gita Project? Registered charity number 1198973 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 5 Brayford Square Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £51,550 Website [www.thegitaproject.org](http://www.thegitaproject.org/) ## What does The Gita Project do? TO ADVANCE EDUCATION ON YOGA AND MEDITATION AND RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH VEDIC VAISHNAVA TEACHINGS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY PLACING, PRESENTING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING THE BHAGAVAD GITA AS IT IS AND OTHER BOOKS ON YOGA AND MEDITATION IN VARIOUS AREAS OF EVERYDAY LIFE. ## What causes is The Gita Project registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Gita Project yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Gita Project 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=the-gita-project&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thegitaproject.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Gita Project a legitimate charity? Yes. The Gita Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198973) 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 Gita Project's charity number? The Gita Project's charity number is 1198973. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198973? Search 1198973 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 Gita Project do? TO ADVANCE EDUCATION ON YOGA AND MEDITATION AND RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH VEDIC VAISHNAVA TEACHINGS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY PLACING, PRESENTING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING THE BHAGAVAD GITA AS IT IS AND OTHER BOOKS ON YOGA AND MEDITATION IN VARIOUS AREAS OF EVERYDAY LIFE. Does The Gita Project have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Gita Project. 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 Gita Project? The Gita Project's website is http://www.thegitaproject.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/1198973).