Oxford Buddha Vihara
Oxford Buddha Vihara is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, religious activities, based in Nos 356-358 Abingdon Road.
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What are the key facts about Oxford Buddha Vihara?
- Registered charity number
- 1099361
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- Nos 356-358 Abingdon Road
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £184,644
What does Oxford Buddha Vihara do?
The Charity's activities are that of:1. Providing accommodation for ordained Theravada and Mahayana monks and Buddhist scholars.2. Holding monthly and occasional meditation retreats, and Sunday classes for children; 3. Holding religious activities to mark important days in the life of Buddha;4. Providing funds to Buddhist Association in Serbia for monastery building project.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Oxford Buddha Vihara a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Oxford Buddha Vihara is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1099361) 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 Oxford Buddha Vihara's charity number?
- Oxford Buddha Vihara's charity number is 1099361. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1099361?
- Search 1099361 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 Oxford Buddha Vihara do?
- The Charity's activities are that of:1. Providing accommodation for ordained Theravada and Mahayana monks and Buddhist scholars.2. Holding monthly and occasional meditation retreats, and Sunday classes for children; 3. Holding religious activities to mark important days in the life of Buddha;4. Providing funds to Buddhist Association in Serbia for monastery building project.
- Does Oxford Buddha Vihara have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxford Buddha Vihara. 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 Oxford Buddha Vihara?
- Oxford Buddha Vihara's website is http://www.oxfordbuddhavihara.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.