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title: "The Buddhist Society — check charity number 208677 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Buddhist Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 208677. Religious Activities charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-buddhist-society
retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:04:59.689Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Buddhist Society is a registered charity (number 208677) 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 The Buddhist Society?

Registered charity number

208677

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

London

Website

[www.thebuddhistsociety.org](http://www.thebuddhistsociety.org/)

## What does The Buddhist Society do?

Religious activities

## What causes is The Buddhist Society registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Buddhist Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Buddhist Society 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.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-buddhist-society&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.thebuddhistsociety.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Buddhist Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Buddhist Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 208677) 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 Buddhist Society's charity number?

The Buddhist Society's charity number is 208677. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 208677?

Search 208677 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 Buddhist Society do?

Religious activities

Does The Buddhist Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Buddhist Society. 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 Buddhist Society?

The Buddhist Society's website is http://www.thebuddhistsociety.org — 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/208677).