World Buddhist Foundation (number 1008762) 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 World Buddhist Foundation do?
The charity provides resources for developing a spiritual base to the Sri Lankan community. It also supports harmonious relationships with local communities. With a variety of cultural and educational programmes, it broadens understanding of the Sri Lankan culture by reaching out to all communities in the United Kingdom.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for World Buddhist Foundation
Answers World Buddhist Foundation 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 World Buddhist Foundation 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
World Buddhist Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Brent · Harrow · Sri Lanka
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; 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 World Buddhist Foundation registered for?
Education/trainingReligious Activities
Why is there no Clarity Score for World Buddhist Foundation yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score World Buddhist Foundation.
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Is World Buddhist Foundation a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists World Buddhist Foundation as a registered charity (number 1008762) 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 World Buddhist Foundation's charity number?
World Buddhist Foundation's charity number is 1008762. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1008762?
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What does World Buddhist Foundation do?
The charity provides resources for developing a spiritual base to the Sri Lankan community. It also supports harmonious relationships with local communities. With a variety of cultural and educational programmes, it broadens understanding of the Sri Lankan culture by reaching out to all communities in the United Kingdom.
Does World Buddhist Foundation have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for World Buddhist Foundation. 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 World Buddhist Foundation?
World Buddhist Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://ssibc.org. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to World Buddhist Foundation?
The register records World Buddhist Foundation 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 World Buddhist Foundation's trustees paid?
World Buddhist Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was World Buddhist Foundation registered as a charity?
World Buddhist Foundation was entered on the register on 24 February 1992.