Is Marpa Translation Society [SCIO] a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Marpa Translation Society [SCIO] as a registered charity (number SC052859) 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 Marpa Translation Society [SCIO]'s charity number?

Marpa Translation Society [SCIO]'s charity number is SC052859. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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When was Marpa Translation Society [SCIO] registered as a charity?

Marpa Translation Society [SCIO] was entered on the register on 27 September 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052859SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Marpa Translation Society [SCIO]

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

Marpa Translation Society [SCIO] is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Marpa Translation Society [SCIO]?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £454
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £228
Registered charity number: SC052859
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: www.marpatranslation.org

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Marpa Translation Society [SCIO] (number SC052859) 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 Marpa Translation Society [SCIO] do?

Our charity's primary purpose is to enable people to access Buddhist teachings and texts that are currently not available in their own language. We achieve this directly through oral interpretation of teachings and the translation of written texts, and indirectly by training and educating future generations of translators and creating supportive conditions for their development. A fundamental aspect of our ethos, which helps fulfil the charity’s purpose, is offering all our oral and written translations and training courses free of charge.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Marpa Translation Society [SCIO]

Answers Marpa Translation Society [SCIO] gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 27 September 2023
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Marpa Translation Society [SCIO] registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Marpa Translation Society [SCIO] yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Marpa Translation Society [SCIO] a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Marpa Translation Society [SCIO] as a registered charity (number SC052859) 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 Marpa Translation Society [SCIO]'s charity number?: Marpa Translation Society [SCIO]'s charity number is SC052859. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052859?: Search SC052859 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 Marpa Translation Society [SCIO] do?: Our charity's primary purpose is to enable people to access Buddhist teachings and texts that are currently not available in their own language. We achieve this directly through oral interpretation of teachings and the translation of written texts, and indirectly by training and educating future generations of translators and creating supportive conditions for their development. A fundamental aspect of our ethos, which helps fulfil the charity’s purpose, is offering all our oral and written translations and training courses free of charge.
Does Marpa Translation Society [SCIO] have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Marpa Translation Society [SCIO]. 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 Marpa Translation Society [SCIO]?: Marpa Translation Society [SCIO]'s website listed in our register data is http://www.marpatranslation.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.
When was Marpa Translation Society [SCIO] registered as a charity?: Marpa Translation Society [SCIO] was entered on the register on 27 September 2023.

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.