Western Chan Fellowship CIO (number 1166162) 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 Western Chan Fellowship CIO do?
Provision of residential Chan retreats and support of local Chan groups
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Western Chan Fellowship CIO
Answers Western Chan Fellowship CIO gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 records Western Chan Fellowship CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Western Chan Fellowship CIO's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Western Chan Fellowship
Previous names on the register
Great Way Chan Buddhist Association; Great Way Chan
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
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 Western Chan Fellowship CIO registered for?
Education/trainingReligious Activities
Why is there no Clarity Score for Western Chan Fellowship CIO yet?
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Is Western Chan Fellowship CIO a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Western Chan Fellowship CIO as a registered charity (number 1166162) 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 Western Chan Fellowship CIO's charity number?
Western Chan Fellowship CIO's charity number is 1166162. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1166162?
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What does Western Chan Fellowship CIO do?
Provision of residential Chan retreats and support of local Chan groups
Does Western Chan Fellowship CIO have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Western Chan Fellowship CIO?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Western Chan Fellowship CIO?
The register records Western Chan Fellowship CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Western Chan Fellowship CIO's trustees paid?
Western Chan Fellowship CIO's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
What was Western Chan Fellowship CIO previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Western Chan Fellowship CIO: Great Way Chan Buddhist Association; Great Way Chan.
When was Western Chan Fellowship CIO registered as a charity?
Western Chan Fellowship CIO was entered on the register on 22 March 2016.