Is Karunalaya a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Karunalaya as a registered charity (number SC044418) 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 Karunalaya's charity number?

Karunalaya's charity number is SC044418. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044418?

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Does Karunalaya have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Karunalaya. 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 Karunalaya?

Karunalaya's website listed in our register data is http://www.karunalaya.ngo. 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 Karunalaya registered as a charity?

Karunalaya was entered on the register on 13 November 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC044418SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Karunalaya

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

Karunalaya is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Karunalaya?

Reported income · year ending 2022-03-31: £60
Reported spending · year ending 2022-03-31: £135
Registered charity number: SC044418
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Inverclyde
Website: www.karunalaya.ngo

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Karunalaya (number SC044418) 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 Karunalaya do?

The organisation?s main objective is to provide support to Karunalaya Social Service Society in their activities carried out for the street children, women and dweller communities of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, South-East India and in doing so the organisation will carry out the following charitable purposes: The prevention or relief of poverty. The advancement of education. The advancement of health. The advancement of citizenship or community development. The advancement of public participation in sport. The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Karunalaya

Answers Karunalaya gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2022, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 November 2013
Also known as: Karunalaya Foundation
Where it says it operates: Inverclyde

What causes is Karunalaya registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Karunalaya yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Karunalaya. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Karunalaya a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Karunalaya as a registered charity (number SC044418) 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 Karunalaya's charity number?: Karunalaya's charity number is SC044418. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044418?: Search SC044418 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 Karunalaya do?: The organisation?s main objective is to provide support to Karunalaya Social Service Society in their activities carried out for the street children, women and dweller communities of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, South-East India and in doing so the organisation will carry out the following charitable purposes: The prevention or relief of poverty. The advancement of education. The advancement of health. The advancement of citizenship or community development. The advancement of public participation in sport. The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with…
Does Karunalaya have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Karunalaya. 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 Karunalaya?: Karunalaya's website listed in our register data is http://www.karunalaya.ngo. 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 Karunalaya registered as a charity?: Karunalaya was entered on the register on 13 November 2013.

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.