Akong Rinpoche Foundation
Akong Rinpoche Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.
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What are the key facts about Akong Rinpoche Foundation?
- Registered charity number
- SC038576
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £5
What does Akong Rinpoche Foundation do?
To assist those in need, help with education, health needs and the preservation of the heritage of the people living across the Himalaya region. It does this by making grants to individuals and institutions.
What causes is Akong Rinpoche Foundation registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Akong Rinpoche Foundation a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Akong Rinpoche Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038576) 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 Akong Rinpoche Foundation's charity number?
- Akong Rinpoche Foundation's charity number is SC038576. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC038576?
- Search SC038576 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 Akong Rinpoche Foundation do?
- To assist those in need, help with education, health needs and the preservation of the heritage of the people living across the Himalaya region. It does this by making grants to individuals and institutions.
- Does Akong Rinpoche Foundation have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Akong Rinpoche Foundation. 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 Akong Rinpoche Foundation?
- Akong Rinpoche Foundation 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.