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Registered charity · No. 1204856CIOOxford

Oxford Buddhist Society

Oxford Buddhist Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, religious activities, based in Oxford.

Quick answer

Oxford Buddhist Society is a registered charity (number 1204856) 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. Its latest reported income was £8,037 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
1204856
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Oxford
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£8,037

What the charity does

The Oxford Buddhist Society was set up to preserve Theravada Buddhist teachings and practices for the sake of human well-being. In fact, it throws light on the Three Cornerstones in Buddhist monasticism, viz., Pariyatti (learning and understanding of doctrinal teachings), Patipatti (keeping good moral conduct and behaviour), and Pativedha (penetration and attainment of Nibbana).

Registered causes

General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oxford Buddhist Society 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Oxford Buddhist Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Oxford Buddhist Society is a registered charity (number 1204856) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does Oxford Buddhist Society do?
The Oxford Buddhist Society was set up to preserve Theravada Buddhist teachings and practices for the sake of human well-being. In fact, it throws light on the Three Cornerstones in Buddhist monasticism, viz., Pariyatti (learning and understanding of doctrinal teachings), Patipatti (keeping good moral conduct and behaviour), and Pativedha (penetration and attainment of Nibbana).
How can I donate to Oxford Buddhist Society?
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Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.