--- title: "Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association — check charity number 1125174 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1125174. Education/training charity based in Gillingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/santi-vanaram-buddhist-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:17:17.557Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association is a registered charity (number 1125174) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £82,484 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association? Registered charity number 1125174 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Gillingham Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £82,484 Website [www.santivanaram.co.uk](http://www.santivanaram.co.uk/) ## What does Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association do? Daily services at the Temple 108 Deanwood DriveSupport for the local communities including meditation.Assist Kent Police in providing Diversity training.Fund raising at principle Thai Festivals throughout the year.Membership of West Kent Multifaith Group.Based in Kent but covers Essex and East Sussex ## What causes is Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association 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=santi-vanaram-buddhist-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.santivanaram.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1125174) 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 Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association's charity number? Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association's charity number is 1125174. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1125174? Search 1125174 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 Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association do? Daily services at the Temple 108 Deanwood DriveSupport for the local communities including meditation.Assist Kent Police in providing Diversity training.Fund raising at principle Thai Festivals throughout the year.Membership of West Kent Multifaith Group.Based in Kent but covers Essex and East Sussex Does Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association. 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 Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association? Santi Vanaram Buddhist Association's website is http://www.santivanaram.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/1125174).