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International Buddhist Progress Society (UK)

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International Buddhist Progress Society (UK) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about International Buddhist Progress Society (UK)?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31
£660,081
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31
£277,562
Registered charity number
1023575
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area)
London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Not recorded

Quick answer

International Buddhist Progress Society (UK) (number 1023575) 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 (UK) do?

To encourage the study and research of BuddhismTo support related cultural and educational programsTo serve humanity, the community and societyTo develop educational programs for all BuddhistsTo promote international Dharma propagation

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 (UK)

Answers International Buddhist Progress Society (UK) 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”.

How much are International Buddhist Progress Society (UK)'s highest-paid staff paid?

International Buddhist Progress Society (UK)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports no employees paid more than £60,000.

The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.

Where does International Buddhist Progress Society (UK)'s money come from?

International Buddhist Progress Society (UK) reported £660k total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £518k (78%), donations and legacies £126k (19%), trading and fundraising events £12k (2%).

  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£518k · 78%
  • Donations and legacies£126k · 19%
  • Trading and fundraising events£12k · 2%
  • Other income£3,745 · 1%

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record International Buddhist Progress Society (UK) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

International Buddhist Progress Society (UK)'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
Company number
02724500 (Companies House)
Also known as
London Fo Guang Temple
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 (UK) registered for?

Education/trainingReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for International Buddhist Progress Society (UK) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is International Buddhist Progress Society (UK) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists International Buddhist Progress Society (UK) as a registered charity (number 1023575) 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 (UK)'s charity number?
International Buddhist Progress Society (UK)'s charity number is 1023575. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1023575?
Search 1023575 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 International Buddhist Progress Society (UK) do?
To encourage the study and research of BuddhismTo support related cultural and educational programsTo serve humanity, the community and societyTo develop educational programs for all BuddhistsTo promote international Dharma propagation
Does International Buddhist Progress Society (UK) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for International Buddhist Progress Society (UK). 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 International Buddhist Progress Society (UK)?
International Buddhist Progress Society (UK)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.londonfgs.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.
How much is International Buddhist Progress Society (UK)'s chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. International Buddhist Progress Society (UK)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Where does International Buddhist Progress Society (UK)'s money come from?
International Buddhist Progress Society (UK) reported £660k total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £518k (78%), donations and legacies £126k (19%), trading and fundraising events £12k (2%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to International Buddhist Progress Society (UK)?
The register does not record International Buddhist Progress Society (UK) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are International Buddhist Progress Society (UK)'s trustees paid?
International Buddhist Progress Society (UK)'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 (UK) registered as a charity?
International Buddhist Progress Society (UK) was entered on the register on 15 July 1993. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02724500).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.