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title: "Dewachan Buddhist Centre — check charity number 1168003 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Dewachan Buddhist Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168003. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Swindon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dewachan-buddhist-centre
retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:30:17.282Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Dewachan Buddhist Centre is a registered charity (number 1168003) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £40 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Dewachan Buddhist Centre?

Registered charity number

1168003

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Swindon

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£40

Website

[www.dewachanbc.org.uk](http://www.dewachanbc.org.uk/)

## What does Dewachan Buddhist Centre do?

Making people aware of the Buddhism by organising seminars and classes. Organising Buddhist rites and rituals.

## What causes is Dewachan Buddhist Centre registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dewachan Buddhist Centre yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dewachan Buddhist 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Dewachan Buddhist Centre a legitimate charity?

Yes. Dewachan Buddhist Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168003) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Dewachan Buddhist Centre's charity number?

Dewachan Buddhist Centre's charity number is 1168003. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1168003?

Search 1168003 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 Dewachan Buddhist Centre do?

Making people aware of the Buddhism by organising seminars and classes. Organising Buddhist rites and rituals.

Does Dewachan Buddhist Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dewachan Buddhist Centre. 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 Dewachan Buddhist Centre?

Dewachan Buddhist Centre's website is http://www.dewachanbc.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1168003).