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title: "The Devon Vihara Trust — check charity number 289636 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Devon Vihara Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 289636. Religious Activities charity based in Odle Cottage. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-devon-vihara-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:56:41.267Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Devon Vihara Trust is a registered charity (number 289636) 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 £3,436 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The Devon Vihara Trust?

Registered charity number

289636

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Odle Cottage

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£3,436

Website

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

## What does The Devon Vihara Trust do?

To support Hartridge Monastery and it's resident monks, nuns and novices (Sangha) practicing in the Forest Tradition in the lineage of the Thai Master Ajahn Chah and his senior western disciple, Ajahn Sumedho. To offer the Sangha the opportunity to live a contemplative monastic life founded upon the principles laid down by the Buddha.

## What causes is The Devon Vihara Trust registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Devon Vihara Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Devon Vihara 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Devon Vihara Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Devon Vihara Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 289636) 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 Devon Vihara Trust's charity number?

The Devon Vihara Trust's charity number is 289636. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 289636?

Search 289636 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 Devon Vihara Trust do?

To support Hartridge Monastery and it's resident monks, nuns and novices (Sangha) practicing in the Forest Tradition in the lineage of the Thai Master Ajahn Chah and his senior western disciple, Ajahn Sumedho. To offer the Sangha the opportunity to live a contemplative monastic life founded upon the principles laid down by the Buddha.

Does The Devon Vihara Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Devon Vihara 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 Devon Vihara Trust?

The Devon Vihara Trust's website is http://www.hartridgemonastery.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/289636).