--- title: "Sri Mangala Vinayahar Community Centre — check charity number SC036832 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sri Mangala Vinayahar Community Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC036832. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sri-mangala-vinayahar-community-centre retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:22:33.273Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sri Mangala Vinayahar Community Centre is a registered charity (number SC036832) 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 £91,606 (year ending 2025-01-01). 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 Sri Mangala Vinayahar Community Centre? Registered charity number SC036832 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-01-01) £91,606 ## What does Sri Mangala Vinayahar Community Centre do? Our charity is established to promote the Hindu religion by maintaining a Hindu (Ganesh) temple following the Saiva Siththaantha traditions of Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu. We support the spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of the local Hindu community in Glasgow and surrounding areas. To achieve this, we organise regular religious services, festivals, and cultural events, and we provide Tamil language classes, Hindu spiritual education, and IT and computer training. We also offer activities and facilities that support social welfare, including programmes for elderly members of the commun… ## What causes is Sri Mangala Vinayahar Community Centre registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sri Mangala Vinayahar Community Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sri Mangala Vinayahar Community Centre 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=sri-mangala-vinayahar-community-centre&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sri Mangala Vinayahar Community Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Sri Mangala Vinayahar Community Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC036832) 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 Sri Mangala Vinayahar Community Centre's charity number? Sri Mangala Vinayahar Community Centre's charity number is SC036832. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC036832? Search SC036832 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 Sri Mangala Vinayahar Community Centre do? Our charity is established to promote the Hindu religion by maintaining a Hindu (Ganesh) temple following the Saiva Siththaantha traditions of Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu. We support the spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of the local Hindu community in Glasgow and surrounding areas. To achieve this, we organise regular religious services, festivals, and cultural events, and we provide Tamil language classes, Hindu spiritual education, and IT and computer training. We also offer activities and facilities that support social welfare, including programmes for elderly members of the commun… Does Sri Mangala Vinayahar Community Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sri Mangala Vinayahar Community Centre. 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 Sri Mangala Vinayahar Community Centre? Sri Mangala Vinayahar Community Centre 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=SC036832).