Is Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO as a registered charity (number SC042440) 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 Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO's charity number?

Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO's charity number is SC042440. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042440?

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Registered charity · No. SC042440SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO

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

Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the promotion of religious or racial harmony.

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What are the key facts about Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £36,361
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £65,334
Registered charity number: SC042440
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeen
Website: thaibuddharam.org.uk

Quick answer

Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO (number SC042440) 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 Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO do?

The Thai Temple and Cultural Centre in Aberdeen is a cultural centre to which the Thai community and general public are all welcome to attend free of charge. The main activities include teaching of Thai traditions and other cultural practices including singing, dancing, cooking and Thai language. Thai monks are resident at the facility to offer daily prayers and meditation sessions. The centre also acts as a hub for the community and indirectly improves community relations, breaking down ethnic barriers and making the community safer and stronger.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO

Answers Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO 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: 8 July 2011
Where it says it operates: Aberdeen

What causes is Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO registered for?

the advancement of religionthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe promotion of religious or racial harmony

Why is there no Clarity Score for Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO as a registered charity (number SC042440) 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 Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO's charity number?: Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO's charity number is SC042440. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042440?: Search SC042440 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 Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO do?: The Thai Temple and Cultural Centre in Aberdeen is a cultural centre to which the Thai community and general public are all welcome to attend free of charge. The main activities include teaching of Thai traditions and other cultural practices including singing, dancing, cooking and Thai language. Thai monks are resident at the facility to offer daily prayers and meditation sessions. The centre also acts as a hub for the community and indirectly improves community relations, breaking down ethnic barriers and making the community safer and stronger.
Does Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO. 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 Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO?: Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://thaibuddharam.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 Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO registered as a charity?: Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre SCIO was entered on the register on 8 July 2011.

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.