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title: "Buddha Vihara and Meditation Centre, UK — check charity number 1213086 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Buddha Vihara and Meditation Centre, UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213086. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 1-7 Hainault Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/buddha-vihara-and-meditation-centre-uk
retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:52:59.143Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Buddha Vihara and Meditation Centre, UK is a registered charity (number 1213086) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities. 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 Buddha Vihara and Meditation Centre, UK?

Registered charity number

1213086

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

1-7 Hainault Street

Website

[www.bvmc.uk](http://www.bvmc.uk/)

## What does Buddha Vihara and Meditation Centre, UK do?

1. Organise mindfulness meditation classes based on Buddhist philosophy for the general public, 2. Arrange for scholarly Buddhist monks and philosophers from all over the world to visit the UK to provide talks and lectures ,3. Organise and observe Buddhist religious events and ceremonies which are open to the general public,4. Establishment of a monastery including place of worship.

## What causes is Buddha Vihara and Meditation Centre, UK registered for?

General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Buddha Vihara and Meditation Centre, UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Buddha Vihara and Meditation Centre, 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Buddha Vihara and Meditation Centre, UK a legitimate charity?

Yes. Buddha Vihara and Meditation Centre, UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213086) 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 Buddha Vihara and Meditation Centre, UK's charity number?

Buddha Vihara and Meditation Centre, UK's charity number is 1213086. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1213086?

Search 1213086 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 Buddha Vihara and Meditation Centre, UK do?

1. Organise mindfulness meditation classes based on Buddhist philosophy for the general public, 2. Arrange for scholarly Buddhist monks and philosophers from all over the world to visit the UK to provide talks and lectures ,3. Organise and observe Buddhist religious events and ceremonies which are open to the general public,4. Establishment of a monastery including place of worship.

Does Buddha Vihara and Meditation Centre, UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buddha Vihara and Meditation Centre, 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 Buddha Vihara and Meditation Centre, UK?

Buddha Vihara and Meditation Centre, UK's website is http://www.bvmc.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/1213086).