--- title: "The Mingalar Trust — check charity number SC043466 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Mingalar Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043466. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-mingalar-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T00:42:01.265Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Mingalar Trust is a registered charity (number SC043466) 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 £41,871 (year ending 2019-12-31). 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 The Mingalar Trust? Registered charity number SC043466 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2019-12-31) £41,871 Website [www.themingalartrust.com](http://www.themingalartrust.com/) ## What does The Mingalar Trust do? Our activities centre round the production of materials and training required to advance the learning of English by students and professionals in Myanmar at a level where they are able to read simplified materials in English. The aim is to provide books and methodologies for a Programme of Extensive Reading in Myanmar (MERP) for those who have some English but require much more exposure to the language if they are to be able to communicate adequately with the outside world. ## What causes is The Mingalar Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Mingalar Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Mingalar Trust 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=the-mingalar-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.themingalartrust.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Mingalar Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Mingalar Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043466) 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 The Mingalar Trust's charity number? The Mingalar Trust's charity number is SC043466. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043466? Search SC043466 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 The Mingalar Trust do? Our activities centre round the production of materials and training required to advance the learning of English by students and professionals in Myanmar at a level where they are able to read simplified materials in English. The aim is to provide books and methodologies for a Programme of Extensive Reading in Myanmar (MERP) for those who have some English but require much more exposure to the language if they are to be able to communicate adequately with the outside world. Does The Mingalar Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Mingalar Trust. 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 The Mingalar Trust? The Mingalar Trust's website is http://www.themingalartrust.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC043466).