Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship (number 289913) 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 Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship do?
TO ADVANCE BUDDHISM BY THE TEACHING OF BUDDHISM AND PROVIDING A RESIDENTIAL CENTRE OR CENTRES FOR BHIKKHUS TO TEACH AND PRACTICE BUDDHISM.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship
Answers Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, 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 Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship 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
Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
The Buddha Dhamma Fellowship Santidhamma Forest Hermitage; Wat Pah Santidhamma
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
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 Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship registered for?
Education/trainingReligious Activities
Why is there no Clarity Score for Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship.
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Is Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship as a registered charity (number 289913) 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 Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship's charity number?
Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship's charity number is 289913. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship do?
TO ADVANCE BUDDHISM BY THE TEACHING OF BUDDHISM AND PROVIDING A RESIDENTIAL CENTRE OR CENTRES FOR BHIKKHUS TO TEACH AND PRACTICE BUDDHISM.
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How can I donate to Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship?
Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship's website listed in our register data is http://www.foresthermitage.org.uk. 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 Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship?
The register records Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship 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 Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship's trustees paid?
Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship registered as a charity?
Buddha - Dhamma Fellowship was entered on the register on 30 July 1984.