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