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title: "Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK — check charity number 1162186 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162186. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Croydon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/vietnamese-buddhist-association-uk
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:53:40.253Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK is a registered charity (number 1162186) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,460 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK?

Registered charity number

1162186

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Croydon

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)

£1,460

## What does Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK do?

To advance the Vietnamese Buddhist faith in United Kingdom for the benefit of the public, in particular through the holding of prayers, meditation practice, meetings, Buddhist lectures, the public celebration of religious festivals and the distribution of literature on the Buddhist faith to enlighten others.

## What causes is Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK a legitimate charity?

Yes. Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162186) 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 Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK's charity number?

Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK's charity number is 1162186. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1162186?

Search 1162186 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 Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK do?

To advance the Vietnamese Buddhist faith in United Kingdom for the benefit of the public, in particular through the holding of prayers, meditation practice, meetings, Buddhist lectures, the public celebration of religious festivals and the distribution of literature on the Buddhist faith to enlighten others.

Does Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK. 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 Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK?

Vietnamese Buddhist Association-UK does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1162186).