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Registered charity · No. SC008893Unincorporated association

Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£187,697
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£164,674
Registered charity number
SC008893
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area)
City of Edinburgh

Quick answer

Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre (number SC008893) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre do?

Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultural Centre is established to promote the practice, understanding, and appreciation of Hindu religion, culture, and values within Scotland and beyond. Our mission is to provide a welcoming spiritual home for devotees, while fostering inter-faith harmony, cultural education, and community wellbeing. We achieve this by: Providing a place of worship for daily prayers, festivals, and religious ceremonies conducted according to Hindu traditions. Organising cultural and educational programmes that teach Hindu philosophy, language, music, dance, and moral values—par…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre

Answers Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
Edinburgh Hindu Mandir & Cultural Centre
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh

What causes is Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre as a registered charity (number SC008893) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre's charity number?
Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre's charity number is SC008893. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008893?
Search SC008893 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 Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre do?
Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultural Centre is established to promote the practice, understanding, and appreciation of Hindu religion, culture, and values within Scotland and beyond. Our mission is to provide a welcoming spiritual home for devotees, while fostering inter-faith harmony, cultural education, and community wellbeing. We achieve this by: Providing a place of worship for daily prayers, festivals, and religious ceremonies conducted according to Hindu traditions. Organising cultural and educational programmes that teach Hindu philosophy, language, music, dance, and moral values—par…
Does Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual 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 Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre?
Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre's website listed in our register data is http://www.edinburghhindumandir.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre registered as a charity?
Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultual Centre was entered on the register on 5 July 1981.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.