01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC046673
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH48 4AL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Our charity is set up to provide opportunities for everyone who is interested, to study and practise Buddhism. We have regular online and in-person meetings to do this. We have a visiting teacher who is our spiritual director, and who gives teachings in a public place open to all. We have a website and social media presence to give wide access to information for interested parties. We can be contacted with any questions. All activities are free to participants, voluntary donations are valued.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
- the promotion of religious or racial harmony
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1. The advancement of the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism under the spiritual guidance of the Venerable Dorzin Dhondrup Rinpoche. We aim to provide facilities for public worship, holding the appropriate services, rituals and ceremonies to practise our beliefs, to make a positive difference to all members of the public and seek new followers. 4.2. The promotion of religious harmony through the teachings of the Buddhist faith to all members of the public. raising awareness and understanding of the beliefs or practices of the religion, for example by providing books or online materials. providing education or instruction in Buddhism and working to advance public understanding of religion in general including interfaith dialogue.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £1,038 | £1,185 | 0 | 22 January 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £410 | £788 | 0 | 20 January 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £192 | £100 | 0 | 15 January 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £364 | £171 | 0 | 2 February 2023 |
| 31 July 2021 | £295 | £137 | 0 | 25 March 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 43 Balbardie Avenue, Bathgate, West Lothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- http://gartrinleyuk.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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