--- title: "Edinburgh Buddhist Centre — charity SC017133 | CharityCompare" description: "Edinburgh Buddhist Centre (charity SC017133): income £1,837 (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/edinburgh-buddhist-centre retrieved: 2026-10-06T22:48:08.472Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC017133Unincorporated association EB # Edinburgh Buddhist Centre Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Edinburgh Buddhist Centre is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.edinburghbuddhistcentre.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC017133) Work at Edinburgh Buddhist Centre? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=edinburgh-buddhist-centre&type=claim&name=Edinburgh%20Buddhist%20Centre) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Edinburgh Buddhist Centre? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £1,837 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £2,520 Registered charity number SC017133 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.edinburghbuddhistcentre.org.uk](http://www.edinburghbuddhistcentre.org.uk/) Quick answer Edinburgh Buddhist Centre (number SC017133) 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 Edinburgh Buddhist Centre do? The object of Triratna Edinburgh is the advancement of the Buddhist Religion, in particular: 1 – To encourage members and others to live in accordance with the teachings of the Buddha 2 – To support ordained members of the Western Buddhist Order at the discretion of the Council of Trustees 3 – To maintain close communication with and work under the guidance of the Western Buddhist Order and in close co-operation with other groups with the same objects Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh Buddhist Centre Answers Edinburgh Buddhist Centre 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 23 April 1989 Also known as Triratna Edinburgh Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is Edinburgh Buddhist Centre registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Buddhist Centre yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Edinburgh Buddhist Centre. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Edinburgh Buddhist Centre? - 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. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=edinburgh-buddhist-centre&type=claim&name=Edinburgh%20Buddhist%20Centre) [Visit charity website](http://www.edinburghbuddhistcentre.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Edinburgh Buddhist Centre a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Buddhist Centre as a registered charity (number SC017133) 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 Edinburgh Buddhist Centre's charity number? Edinburgh Buddhist Centre's charity number is SC017133. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC017133? Search SC017133 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 Edinburgh Buddhist Centre do? The object of Triratna Edinburgh is the advancement of the Buddhist Religion, in particular: 1 – To encourage members and others to live in accordance with the teachings of the Buddha 2 – To support ordained members of the Western Buddhist Order at the discretion of the Council of Trustees 3 – To maintain close communication with and work under the guidance of the Western Buddhist Order and in close co-operation with other groups with the same objects Does Edinburgh Buddhist Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Buddhist Centre. 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 Edinburgh Buddhist Centre? Edinburgh Buddhist Centre's website listed in our register data is http://www.edinburghbuddhistcentre.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 Edinburgh Buddhist Centre registered as a charity? Edinburgh Buddhist Centre was entered on the register on 23 April 1989. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC017133).