--- title: "Youn Hwa Sa — check charity number 1047554 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Youn Hwa Sa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1047554. Religious Activities charity based in Kingston Upon Thames. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/youn-hwa-sa retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:23:40.543Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Youn Hwa Sa is a registered charity (number 1047554) 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 £37,182 (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 Youn Hwa Sa? Registered charity number 1047554 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Kingston Upon Thames Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £37,182 ## What does Youn Hwa Sa do? To promote the Buddhist religion principally according to the traditions of the Chogejong School of Buddhism as followed in Korea and establishment of a Buddhist centre or nunneries and retreats in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. ## What causes is Youn Hwa Sa registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Youn Hwa Sa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Youn Hwa Sa 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=youn-hwa-sa&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Youn Hwa Sa a legitimate charity? Yes. Youn Hwa Sa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1047554) 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 Youn Hwa Sa's charity number? Youn Hwa Sa's charity number is 1047554. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1047554? Search 1047554 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 Youn Hwa Sa do? To promote the Buddhist religion principally according to the traditions of the Chogejong School of Buddhism as followed in Korea and establishment of a Buddhist centre or nunneries and retreats in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Does Youn Hwa Sa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Youn Hwa Sa. 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 Youn Hwa Sa? Youn Hwa Sa 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/1047554).