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title: "Mahayana Buddhism Foundation — check charity number 1217952 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Mahayana Buddhism Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217952. Religious Activities charity based in Eastbourne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mahayana-buddhism-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:54:28.372Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Mahayana Buddhism Foundation is a registered charity (number 1217952) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. 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 Mahayana Buddhism Foundation?

Registered charity number

1217952

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Eastbourne

Website

[www.mahayana.co.uk](http://www.mahayana.co.uk/)

## What does Mahayana Buddhism Foundation do?

To advance the Mahayana Buddish Faith religion in the United Kingdomfor the benefit of the public particularly but not exclusively throughmeditation sessions, the public celebrations of Buddhist festivals and theconducting of religious ceremonies.New venue in progress. address :33 Royal Sussex Crescent,Eastbourne,BN20 8RG

## What causes is Mahayana Buddhism Foundation registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mahayana Buddhism Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mahayana Buddhism Foundation 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Mahayana Buddhism Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. Mahayana Buddhism Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217952) 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 Mahayana Buddhism Foundation's charity number?

Mahayana Buddhism Foundation's charity number is 1217952. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1217952?

Search 1217952 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 Mahayana Buddhism Foundation do?

To advance the Mahayana Buddish Faith religion in the United Kingdomfor the benefit of the public particularly but not exclusively throughmeditation sessions, the public celebrations of Buddhist festivals and theconducting of religious ceremonies.New venue in progress. address :33 Royal Sussex Crescent,Eastbourne,BN20 8RG

Does Mahayana Buddhism Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mahayana Buddhism 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 Mahayana Buddhism Foundation?

Mahayana Buddhism Foundation's website is http://www.mahayana.co.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/1217952).