--- title: "Himalayan Centre Edinburgh — charity SC044650" description: "Himalayan Centre Edinburgh (charity SC044650). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/himalayan-centre-edinburgh retrieved: 2026-09-20T20:18:32.327Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Himalayan Centre Edinburgh is listed as a registered charity (number SC044650) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £13,397 (year ending 2025-02-28). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Himalayan Centre Edinburgh? Registered charity number SC044650 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £13,397 Website [www.himalayancentreedin.org](http://www.himalayancentreedin.org/) ## What does Himalayan Centre Edinburgh do? The Himalayan Centre for Arts & Culture is set up to redevelop the former Dr Bells Swimming Pool into a community venue serving Leith and wider Edinburgh. We provide affordable facilities for cultural programmes, community gatherings, education activities, arts events, and training opportunities. The charity supports local residents through accessible hall hire, heritage-led regeneration, volunteering, and inclusive activities that promote wellbeing, learning, and community cohesion. ## What causes is Himalayan Centre Edinburgh registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Himalayan Centre Edinburgh yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Himalayan Centre Edinburgh 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Himalayan Centre Edinburgh? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. 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Search SC044650 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 Himalayan Centre Edinburgh do? The Himalayan Centre for Arts & Culture is set up to redevelop the former Dr Bells Swimming Pool into a community venue serving Leith and wider Edinburgh. We provide affordable facilities for cultural programmes, community gatherings, education activities, arts events, and training opportunities. The charity supports local residents through accessible hall hire, heritage-led regeneration, volunteering, and inclusive activities that promote wellbeing, learning, and community cohesion. Does Himalayan Centre Edinburgh have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Himalayan Centre Edinburgh. 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 Himalayan Centre Edinburgh? Himalayan Centre Edinburgh's website listed in our register data is http://www.himalayancentreedin.org/. 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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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=SC044650).