--- title: "Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre — check charity number 1089869 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1089869. Education/training charity based in 16-18 Spencer Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/uma-kadampa-meditation-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:31:24.432Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre is a registered charity (number 1089869) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; accommodation/housing; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £70,094 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre? Registered charity number 1089869 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 16-18 Spencer Street Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £70,094 Website [meditateincarlisle.org](http://meditateincarlisle.org/) ## What does Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre do? Our activities are to promote the Buddhist faith throught the activities of teaching, study, practice and the observance of moral discipline, all within the Mahayana Buddhist Tradition of Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa as taught by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. ## What causes is Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre registered for? Education/trainingAccommodation/housingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Uma Kadampa 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? 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=uma-kadampa-meditation-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://meditateincarlisle.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1089869) 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 Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre's charity number? Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre's charity number is 1089869. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1089869? Search 1089869 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 Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre do? Our activities are to promote the Buddhist faith throught the activities of teaching, study, practice and the observance of moral discipline, all within the Mahayana Buddhist Tradition of Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa as taught by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Does Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Uma Kadampa 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 Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre? Uma Kadampa Meditation Centre's website is http://meditateincarlisle.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/1089869).