Is Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK as a registered charity (number 1162186) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK's charity number?

Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK's charity number is 1162186. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1162186?

Search 1162186 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK?

Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK registered as a charity?

Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK was entered on the register on 15 June 2015.

Registered charity · No. 1162186

Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £1,460
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £21,808
Registered charity number: 1162186
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Croydon
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK (number 1162186) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK do?

To advance the Vietnamese Buddhist faith in United Kingdom for the benefit of the public, in particular through the holding of prayers, meditation practice, meetings, Buddhist lectures, the public celebration of religious festivals and the distribution of literature on the Buddhist faith to enlighten others.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK

Answers Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 June 2015
Where it says it operates: Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK. 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 Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK as a registered charity (number 1162186) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK's charity number?: Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK's charity number is 1162186. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1162186?: Search 1162186 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK do?: To advance the Vietnamese Buddhist faith in United Kingdom for the benefit of the public, in particular through the holding of prayers, meditation practice, meetings, Buddhist lectures, the public celebration of religious festivals and the distribution of literature on the Buddhist faith to enlighten others.
Does Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK?: Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK?: The register does not record Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK registered as a charity?: Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK was entered on the register on 15 June 2015.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.