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title: "Sanskrit Text Society — check charity number 1198239 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Sanskrit Text Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198239. Education/training charity based in Kidlington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sanskrit-text-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:58:30.481Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Sanskrit Text Society is a registered charity (number 1198239) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 Sanskrit Text Society?

Registered charity number

1198239

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Kidlington

Website

[www.sanskrittextsociety.com](http://www.sanskrittextsociety.com/)

## What does Sanskrit Text Society do?

The STS works to advance the education of the public in Oxford and across the UK and South Asia on the historic, cultural, and intellectual traditions of the Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains from Asia, particularly but not exclusively, literary and intellectual works composed in Sanskrit and related languages and to support students and scholars working on them in the UK and South Asia.

## What causes is Sanskrit Text Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sanskrit Text Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sanskrit Text Society 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 Sanskrit Text Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Sanskrit Text Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198239) 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 Sanskrit Text Society's charity number?

Sanskrit Text Society's charity number is 1198239. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1198239?

Search 1198239 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 Sanskrit Text Society do?

The STS works to advance the education of the public in Oxford and across the UK and South Asia on the historic, cultural, and intellectual traditions of the Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains from Asia, particularly but not exclusively, literary and intellectual works composed in Sanskrit and related languages and to support students and scholars working on them in the UK and South Asia.

Does Sanskrit Text Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sanskrit Text Society. 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 Sanskrit Text Society?

Sanskrit Text Society's website is http://www.sanskrittextsociety.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1198239).