--- title: "Great Ocean Dharma Refuge — check charity number 1077662 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Great Ocean Dharma Refuge a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1077662. Religious Activities charity based in Velindre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/great-ocean-dharma-refuge retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:59:06.829Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Great Ocean Dharma Refuge is a registered charity (number 1077662) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £62,417 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Great Ocean Dharma Refuge? Registered charity number 1077662 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Velindre Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £62,417 ## What does Great Ocean Dharma Refuge do? The charities objects are to advance the Buddhist faith, in particular the Serene Reflection Meditation School of Buddhism (also known as Soto Zen Buddhism). ## What causes is Great Ocean Dharma Refuge registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Great Ocean Dharma Refuge yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Great Ocean Dharma Refuge 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=great-ocean-dharma-refuge&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Great Ocean Dharma Refuge a legitimate charity? Yes. Great Ocean Dharma Refuge is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1077662) 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 Great Ocean Dharma Refuge's charity number? Great Ocean Dharma Refuge's charity number is 1077662. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1077662? Search 1077662 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 Great Ocean Dharma Refuge do? The charities objects are to advance the Buddhist faith, in particular the Serene Reflection Meditation School of Buddhism (also known as Soto Zen Buddhism). Does Great Ocean Dharma Refuge have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Great Ocean Dharma Refuge. 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 Great Ocean Dharma Refuge? Great Ocean Dharma Refuge does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1077662).