--- title: "Wat Matchimaram UK — check charity number 1166945 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wat Matchimaram UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166945. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Londesboro Terrace. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wat-matchimaram-uk retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:06:20.049Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wat Matchimaram UK is a registered charity (number 1166945) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £80,478 (year ending 2024-11-20). 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 Wat Matchimaram UK? Registered charity number 1166945 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Londesboro Terrace Latest income (year ending 2024-11-20) £80,478 ## What does Wat Matchimaram UK do? To promote Theravada Buddhism for the public benefit in the Yorkshire Area and beyond, in particular but not exclusively by the following means:a). establishing a permanent Temple where the Dhamma can be studied and taught and where meditation can be practiced;b). providing support to Buddhist Monks and Nuns in their studies and pastoral duties;c). raising public awareness of Theravada B ## What causes is Wat Matchimaram UK registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wat Matchimaram UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wat Matchimaram UK 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=wat-matchimaram-uk&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wat Matchimaram UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Wat Matchimaram UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166945) 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 Wat Matchimaram UK's charity number? Wat Matchimaram UK's charity number is 1166945. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166945? Search 1166945 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 Wat Matchimaram UK do? To promote Theravada Buddhism for the public benefit in the Yorkshire Area and beyond, in particular but not exclusively by the following means:a). establishing a permanent Temple where the Dhamma can be studied and taught and where meditation can be practiced;b). providing support to Buddhist Monks and Nuns in their studies and pastoral duties;c). raising public awareness of Theravada B Does Wat Matchimaram UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wat Matchimaram UK. 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 Wat Matchimaram UK? Wat Matchimaram UK does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1166945).