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Registered charity · No. SC043989Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)Aberdeen

Varapunya Meditation Centre

Varapunya Meditation Centre is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of religion, based in Aberdeen.

Quick answer

Varapunya Meditation Centre is a registered charity (number SC043989) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £95,392 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC043989
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Location
Aberdeen
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£95,392

What the charity does

The charity is a Buddhist centre dedicated to the promotion of Buddhist values and meditation practice for the benefit of individual and community wellbeing. It also functions as a Buddhist monastery, providing a residential base for Buddhist monastics who offer teachings and spiritual guidance. The charity delivers structured courses and programmes in collaboration with individuals, community organisations, and charities, supporting mindfulness, emotional resilience, and compassionate living.

Registered causes

the advancement of religion

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Varapunya Meditation Centre 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 Varapunya Meditation Centre a legitimate charity?
Yes. Varapunya Meditation Centre is a registered charity (number SC043989) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Varapunya Meditation Centre do?
The charity is a Buddhist centre dedicated to the promotion of Buddhist values and meditation practice for the benefit of individual and community wellbeing. It also functions as a Buddhist monastery, providing a residential base for Buddhist monastics who offer teachings and spiritual guidance. The charity delivers structured courses and programmes in collaboration with individuals, community organisations, and charities, supporting mindfulness, emotional resilience, and compassionate living.
How can I donate to Varapunya Meditation Centre?
Varapunya Meditation Centre's website is http://www.varapunyabuddhistsociety.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.