Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S )
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S ) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S ) (number 1081305) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S ) do?
BUDS, initially formed as a communal group in 1986, became a registered charity in 2000. BUDS has a multifaceted mission providing education and foster care support to children, livelihood opportunities, supporting the elderly, low-cost housing initiatives, addressing malnutrition, and conducting drug awareness and prevention programs for the deprived community in the Eastern part of Sri Lanka.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S )
Answers Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S ) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S ) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S )'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Buds
Where it says it operates
Throughout London · Sri Lanka
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S ) registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S ) yet?
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Is Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S ) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S ) as a registered charity (number 1081305) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S )'s charity number?
Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S )'s charity number is 1081305. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1081305?
Search 1081305 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 Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S ) do?
BUDS, initially formed as a communal group in 1986, became a registered charity in 2000. BUDS has a multifaceted mission providing education and foster care support to children, livelihood opportunities, supporting the elderly, low-cost housing initiatives, addressing malnutrition, and conducting drug awareness and prevention programs for the deprived community in the Eastern part of Sri Lanka.
Does Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S ) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S ). 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 Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S )?
Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S )'s website listed in our register data is http://www.budsuk.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S )?
The register records Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S ) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S )'s trustees paid?
Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S )'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S ) registered as a charity?
Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society ( B U D S ) was entered on the register on 28 June 2000.