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Registered charity · No. 1167910CIOLeicester

Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple

Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple is a registered charity in England & Wales working in religious activities, based in Leicester.

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Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple is a registered charity (number 1167910) 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 £133,412 (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 Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple?

Registered charity number
1167910
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Leicester
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£133,412

What does Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple do?

Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple is a Soto Zen temple in Leicester, East Midlands. Our tradition is based on the practice of serene reflection meditation (zazen).The temple offers a regular schedule of meditation, day retreats, festivals and other events, as well as individual guidance, for anyone who would like to learn about meditation or deepen and broaden their practice.

What causes is Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple 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 Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple a legitimate charity?
Yes. Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1167910) 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 Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple's charity number?
Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple's charity number is 1167910. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1167910?
Search 1167910 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 Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple do?
Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple is a Soto Zen temple in Leicester, East Midlands. Our tradition is based on the practice of serene reflection meditation (zazen).The temple offers a regular schedule of meditation, day retreats, festivals and other events, as well as individual guidance, for anyone who would like to learn about meditation or deepen and broaden their practice.
Does Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple. 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 Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple?
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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.