--- title: "India Village Ministries — check charity number SC032158 | CharityCompare" description: "Is India Village Ministries a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC032158. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/india-village-ministries retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:34:35.326Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer India Village Ministries is a registered charity (number SC032158) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £212,201 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 India Village Ministries? Registered charity number SC032158 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £212,201 ## What does India Village Ministries do? The charity is set up to bear the annual operating costs of the work carried on by Indi Village Ministries (an Indian charity registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act 1976) based in Andhra Pradesh. It supports one full time worker and his family. The charity's principal source of income is from donations by individuals and churches in the United Kingdom. ## What causes is India Village Ministries registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for India Village Ministries yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. India Village Ministries 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. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=india-village-ministries&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is India Village Ministries a legitimate charity? Yes. India Village Ministries is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC032158) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is India Village Ministries's charity number? India Village Ministries's charity number is SC032158. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC032158? Search SC032158 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 India Village Ministries do? The charity is set up to bear the annual operating costs of the work carried on by Indi Village Ministries (an Indian charity registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act 1976) based in Andhra Pradesh. It supports one full time worker and his family. The charity's principal source of income is from donations by individuals and churches in the United Kingdom. Does India Village Ministries have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for India Village Ministries. 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 India Village Ministries? India Village Ministries does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC032158).