Is Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen as a registered charity (number SC037146) 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 Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen's charity number?

Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen's charity number is SC037146. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC037146?

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Does Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen?

Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen's website listed in our register data is http://www.meditateinaberdeen.org. 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 Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen registered as a charity?

Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen was entered on the register on 19 December 2005.

Registered charity · No. SC037146Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen

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

Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen 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 Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £89,232
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £94,315
Registered charity number: SC037146
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeen
Website: www.meditateinaberdeen.org

Quick answer

Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen (number SC037146) 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 Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen do?

The charity was set up to promote the Buddhist faith and make meditation accessible to the wider community. To do this, the charity offers a full programme of in-person meditation classes, retreats, and in-depth study programmes within Aberdeen City, as well as regular and one-off classes and retreats held in Aberdeenshire, and in the wider North of Scotland area. Opportunities to join the classes online have increased accessibility, particularly for those in more rural and remote areas.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen

Answers Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen 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: 19 December 2005
Where it says it operates: Aberdeen

What causes is Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen as a registered charity (number SC037146) 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 Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen's charity number?: Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen's charity number is SC037146. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC037146?: Search SC037146 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 Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen do?: The charity was set up to promote the Buddhist faith and make meditation accessible to the wider community. To do this, the charity offers a full programme of in-person meditation classes, retreats, and in-depth study programmes within Aberdeen City, as well as regular and one-off classes and retreats held in Aberdeenshire, and in the wider North of Scotland area. Opportunities to join the classes online have increased accessibility, particularly for those in more rural and remote areas.
Does Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen. 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 Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen?: Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen's website listed in our register data is http://www.meditateinaberdeen.org. 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 Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen registered as a charity?: Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen was entered on the register on 19 December 2005.

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.