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title: "Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust — check charity number 513368 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 513368. Religious Activities charity based in Ladywood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birmingham-buddhist-vihara-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:28:59.150Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust is a registered charity (number 513368) 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 £77,145 (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 Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust?

Registered charity number

513368

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Ladywood

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£77,145

Website

[www.bbvt.org.uk](http://www.bbvt.org.uk/)

## What does Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust do?

The trust maintains a monastry with five resident monks (mostly of Burmese origin) who perform religious ceremonies as required. Major Buddhist festivals are celebrated at the Peace Pagoda. Meditation is taught to anyone interested and regular sessions are held for practitioners of varying experience. The Pagoda is open to visitors and groups are welcome.

## What causes is Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 513368) 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 Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust's charity number?

Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust's charity number is 513368. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 513368?

Search 513368 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 Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust do?

The trust maintains a monastry with five resident monks (mostly of Burmese origin) who perform religious ceremonies as required. Major Buddhist festivals are celebrated at the Peace Pagoda. Meditation is taught to anyone interested and regular sessions are held for practitioners of varying experience. The Pagoda is open to visitors and groups are welcome.

Does Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust. 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 Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust?

Birmingham Buddhist Vihara Trust's website is http://www.bbvt.org.uk — 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/513368).