Is Diamond Way Teachings and Centres a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Diamond Way Teachings and Centres as a registered charity (number SC054327) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Diamond Way Teachings and Centres's charity number?

Diamond Way Teachings and Centres's charity number is SC054327. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC054327?

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How can I donate to Diamond Way Teachings and Centres?

Diamond Way Teachings and Centres's website listed in our register data is http://www.buddhism.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.

When was Diamond Way Teachings and Centres registered as a charity?

Diamond Way Teachings and Centres was entered on the register on 20 June 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC054327Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Diamond Way Teachings and Centres

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Diamond Way Teachings and Centres is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Diamond Way Teachings and Centres?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £853,393
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £307,622
Registered charity number: SC054327
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.buddhism.org.uk

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Diamond Way Teachings and Centres (number SC054327) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Diamond Way Teachings and Centres do?

3. Objects of the Charity 3.1 The objects of the Charity (the 'Objects') are for the public benefit to: 3.1.1 educate the public in the United Kingdom and worldwide by promoting a greater awareness and understanding of Tibetan lay Buddhism and the culture of Tibet by: (a) the provision of educational facilities, libraries and cultural centres. and (b) the teaching and practice of lay Buddhist philosophy within the tradition of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Diamond Way Buddhism under the spiritual authority of his holiness the 17th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje and Lama Ole Nydahl and their success…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Diamond Way Teachings and Centres

Answers Diamond Way Teachings and Centres gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 June 2025
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Diamond Way Teachings and Centres registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Diamond Way Teachings and Centres yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Diamond Way Teachings and Centres a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Diamond Way Teachings and Centres as a registered charity (number SC054327) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Diamond Way Teachings and Centres's charity number?: Diamond Way Teachings and Centres's charity number is SC054327. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC054327?: Search SC054327 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Diamond Way Teachings and Centres do?: 3. Objects of the Charity 3.1 The objects of the Charity (the 'Objects') are for the public benefit to: 3.1.1 educate the public in the United Kingdom and worldwide by promoting a greater awareness and understanding of Tibetan lay Buddhism and the culture of Tibet by: (a) the provision of educational facilities, libraries and cultural centres. and (b) the teaching and practice of lay Buddhist philosophy within the tradition of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Diamond Way Buddhism under the spiritual authority of his holiness the 17th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje and Lama Ole Nydahl and their success…
Does Diamond Way Teachings and Centres have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Diamond Way Teachings and Centres. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Diamond Way Teachings and Centres?: Diamond Way Teachings and Centres's website listed in our register data is http://www.buddhism.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.
When was Diamond Way Teachings and Centres registered as a charity?: Diamond Way Teachings and Centres was entered on the register on 20 June 2025.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.