--- title: "The Aukana Trust — check charity number 326938 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Aukana Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 326938. Religious Activities charity based in Bradford-on-Avon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-aukana-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:48:00.165Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Aukana Trust is a registered charity (number 326938) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £80,328 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 The Aukana Trust? Registered charity number 326938 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bradford-on-Avon Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £80,328 Website [www.aukana.org.uk](http://www.aukana.org.uk/) ## What does The Aukana Trust do? The Aukana Trust provides facilities for instruction in the teaching of the Buddha, ranging from introductory evening classes to full-time monastic training. ## What causes is The Aukana Trust registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Aukana Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Aukana Trust 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=the-aukana-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.aukana.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Aukana Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Aukana Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 326938) 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 The Aukana Trust's charity number? The Aukana Trust's charity number is 326938. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 326938? Search 326938 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 The Aukana Trust do? The Aukana Trust provides facilities for instruction in the teaching of the Buddha, ranging from introductory evening classes to full-time monastic training. Does The Aukana Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Aukana Trust. 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 The Aukana Trust? The Aukana Trust's website is http://www.aukana.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](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/326938).