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International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester)
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, overseas aid/famine relief.
International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester) (number 1097502) 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 International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester) do?
The charity holds regular Sunday services, Monthly Lamp Offering Services and Special Dharma Services. It provides counselling on a variety of subjects and conducts Chinese courses. It also performs marriages and funeral services.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester)
Answers International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester) 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 does not record International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Ibps (Manchester) Limited; Manchester Fo Guang Shan Temple
Where it says it operates
Manchester City · Salford City · Stockport · Trafford · Wigan · Liverpool City · Newcastle Upon Tyne City · Cheshire East
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.
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 International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester) registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingOverseas Aid/famine Relief
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Is International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester) as a registered charity (number 1097502) 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 International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester)'s charity number?
International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester)'s charity number is 1097502. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester) do?
The charity holds regular Sunday services, Monthly Lamp Offering Services and Special Dharma Services. It provides counselling on a variety of subjects and conducts Chinese courses. It also performs marriages and funeral services.
Does International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester) have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester)?
International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester)'s website listed in our register data is https://manchesterfgs.org.uk/. 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 International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester)?
The register does not record International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester)'s trustees paid?
International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester) registered as a charity?
International Buddhist Progress Society (Manchester) was entered on the register on 13 May 2003. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04272555).