--- title: "Khumbu Sherpa Project — check charity number SC050559 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Khumbu Sherpa Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050559. 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/khumbu-sherpa-project retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:53:23.071Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Khumbu Sherpa Project is a registered charity (number SC050559) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £3,850 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 Khumbu Sherpa Project? Registered charity number SC050559 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £3,850 ## What does Khumbu Sherpa Project do? To advance culture, arts and heritage in Nepal and the Himalayas, by preserving traditional buildings whose owners cannot afford this preservation, promoting traditional architecture and skills, and improving standards through modern means and training. To advance environmental protection and improvement in Nepal and the Himalayan mountains. To prevent or relieve poverty in Nepal and the Himalayan mountains, including through education and support to improve the ability of people living there to earn a living. To relieve those in need by reason of financial hardship. ## What causes is Khumbu Sherpa Project registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Khumbu Sherpa Project yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Khumbu Sherpa Project 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=khumbu-sherpa-project&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Khumbu Sherpa Project a legitimate charity? Yes. Khumbu Sherpa Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050559) 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 Khumbu Sherpa Project's charity number? Khumbu Sherpa Project's charity number is SC050559. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050559? Search SC050559 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 Khumbu Sherpa Project do? To advance culture, arts and heritage in Nepal and the Himalayas, by preserving traditional buildings whose owners cannot afford this preservation, promoting traditional architecture and skills, and improving standards through modern means and training. To advance environmental protection and improvement in Nepal and the Himalayan mountains. To prevent or relieve poverty in Nepal and the Himalayan mountains, including through education and support to improve the ability of people living there to earn a living. To relieve those in need by reason of financial hardship. Does Khumbu Sherpa Project have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Khumbu Sherpa Project. 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 Khumbu Sherpa Project? Khumbu Sherpa Project 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=SC050559).