Is Scotland Buddhist Vihara a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scotland Buddhist Vihara as a registered charity (number SC033815) 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 Scotland Buddhist Vihara's charity number?

Scotland Buddhist Vihara's charity number is SC033815. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC033815?

Search SC033815 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.

Does Scotland Buddhist Vihara have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scotland Buddhist Vihara. 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 Scotland Buddhist Vihara?

Scotland Buddhist Vihara's website listed in our register data is http://www.tsbv.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 Scotland Buddhist Vihara registered as a charity?

Scotland Buddhist Vihara was entered on the register on 12 November 2002.

Registered charity · No. SC033815Unincorporated association

Scotland Buddhist Vihara

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

Scotland Buddhist Vihara is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Scotland Buddhist Vihara?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £18,165
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £10,986
Registered charity number: SC033815
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.tsbv.org.uk

Quick answer

Scotland Buddhist Vihara (number SC033815) 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 Scotland Buddhist Vihara do?

The charity is set up to advance Buddhist religion and advance the education of public in the beliefs and traditions of the Buddhist religion and human values.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scotland Buddhist Vihara

Answers Scotland Buddhist Vihara gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 12 November 2002
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Scotland Buddhist Vihara registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scotland Buddhist Vihara yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scotland Buddhist Vihara. 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 Scotland Buddhist Vihara?

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scotland Buddhist Vihara a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scotland Buddhist Vihara as a registered charity (number SC033815) 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 Scotland Buddhist Vihara's charity number?: Scotland Buddhist Vihara's charity number is SC033815. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC033815?: Search SC033815 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 Scotland Buddhist Vihara do?: The charity is set up to advance Buddhist religion and advance the education of public in the beliefs and traditions of the Buddhist religion and human values.
Does Scotland Buddhist Vihara have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scotland Buddhist Vihara. 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 Scotland Buddhist Vihara?: Scotland Buddhist Vihara's website listed in our register data is http://www.tsbv.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 Scotland Buddhist Vihara registered as a charity?: Scotland Buddhist Vihara was entered on the register on 12 November 2002.

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.