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Registered charity · No. 1188791CIO

Buddhist Society of Manchester

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Buddhist Society of Manchester is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Buddhist Society of Manchester?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-20
£9,140
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-20
£8,519
Registered charity number
1188791
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Sale
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Not recorded

Quick answer

Buddhist Society of Manchester (number 1188791) 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 Buddhist Society of Manchester do?

Meetings open to the public to discuss aspects of Buddhism and Buddhist practice.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Buddhist Society of Manchester

Answers Buddhist Society of Manchester gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 20 January 2026, 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 does not record Buddhist Society of Manchester as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Buddhist Society of Manchester's annual return for the year ending 20 January 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Buddhist Society of Manchester registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Buddhist Society of Manchester yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Buddhist Society of Manchester. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Buddhist Society of Manchester?

  • Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
  • Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Buddhist Society of Manchester a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Buddhist Society of Manchester as a registered charity (number 1188791) 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 Buddhist Society of Manchester's charity number?
Buddhist Society of Manchester's charity number is 1188791. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1188791?
Search 1188791 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 Buddhist Society of Manchester do?
Meetings open to the public to discuss aspects of Buddhism and Buddhist practice.
Does Buddhist Society of Manchester have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buddhist Society of Manchester. 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 Buddhist Society of Manchester?
Buddhist Society of Manchester does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Buddhist Society of Manchester?
The register does not record Buddhist Society of Manchester as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Buddhist Society of Manchester's trustees paid?
Buddhist Society of Manchester's annual return for the year ending 20 January 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Buddhist Society of Manchester registered as a charity?
Buddhist Society of Manchester was entered on the register on 30 March 2020.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.