Is Himalayan Centre Edinburgh a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Himalayan Centre Edinburgh as a registered charity (number SC044650) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Himalayan Centre Edinburgh's charity number?

Himalayan Centre Edinburgh's charity number is SC044650. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044650?

Search SC044650 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Himalayan Centre Edinburgh have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Himalayan Centre Edinburgh. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Himalayan Centre Edinburgh?

Himalayan Centre Edinburgh's website listed in our register data is http://www.himalayancentreedin.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Himalayan Centre Edinburgh registered as a charity?

Himalayan Centre Edinburgh was entered on the register on 12 February 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC044650Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Himalayan Centre Edinburgh

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Himalayan Centre Edinburgh is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Himalayan Centre Edinburgh?

Reported income · year ending 2025-02-28: £13,397
Reported spending · year ending 2025-02-28: £18,987
Registered charity number: SC044650
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: www.himalayancentreedin.org

Quick answer

Himalayan Centre Edinburgh (number SC044650) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Himalayan Centre Edinburgh do?

The Himalayan Centre for Arts & Culture is set up to redevelop the former Dr Bells Swimming Pool into a community venue serving Leith and wider Edinburgh. We provide affordable facilities for cultural programmes, community gatherings, education activities, arts events, and training opportunities. The charity supports local residents through accessible hall hire, heritage-led regeneration, volunteering, and inclusive activities that promote wellbeing, learning, and community cohesion.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Himalayan Centre Edinburgh

Answers Himalayan Centre Edinburgh gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 February 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 February 2014
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Himalayan Centre Edinburgh registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Himalayan Centre Edinburgh yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Himalayan Centre Edinburgh. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Himalayan Centre Edinburgh?

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Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Himalayan Centre Edinburgh a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Himalayan Centre Edinburgh as a registered charity (number SC044650) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Himalayan Centre Edinburgh's charity number?: Himalayan Centre Edinburgh's charity number is SC044650. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044650?: Search SC044650 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Himalayan Centre Edinburgh do?: The Himalayan Centre for Arts & Culture is set up to redevelop the former Dr Bells Swimming Pool into a community venue serving Leith and wider Edinburgh. We provide affordable facilities for cultural programmes, community gatherings, education activities, arts events, and training opportunities. The charity supports local residents through accessible hall hire, heritage-led regeneration, volunteering, and inclusive activities that promote wellbeing, learning, and community cohesion.
Does Himalayan Centre Edinburgh have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Himalayan Centre Edinburgh. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Himalayan Centre Edinburgh?: Himalayan Centre Edinburgh's website listed in our register data is http://www.himalayancentreedin.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Himalayan Centre Edinburgh registered as a charity?: Himalayan Centre Edinburgh was entered on the register on 12 February 2014.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.