Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Shenpen UK is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.
Shenpen UK (number 1124170) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Shenpen UK do?
Shenpen UK helps preserve the unique cultural and spiritual heritage of Tibet. Charitable activities include sponsorship of overseas projects aimed at improving conditions for the Tibetan community in exile and hosting teaching programmes by His Eminence the 7th Dzogchen Rinpoche, one of the highest Lamas in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and holder of the authentic Dzogchen lineage.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shenpen UK
Answers Shenpen UK gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 5 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Shenpen UK as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Shenpen UK's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of London · Birmingham City · Norfolk · France · India
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Shenpen UK registered for?
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability
Why is there no Clarity Score for Shenpen UK yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Shenpen UK.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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The register data used for this profile lists Shenpen UK as a registered charity (number 1124170) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Shenpen UK's charity number?
Shenpen UK's charity number is 1124170. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1124170?
Search 1124170 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Shenpen UK do?
Shenpen UK helps preserve the unique cultural and spiritual heritage of Tibet. Charitable activities include sponsorship of overseas projects aimed at improving conditions for the Tibetan community in exile and hosting teaching programmes by His Eminence the 7th Dzogchen Rinpoche, one of the highest Lamas in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and holder of the authentic Dzogchen lineage.
Does Shenpen UK have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shenpen UK. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Shenpen UK?
Shenpen UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.shenpenuk.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Shenpen UK?
The register records Shenpen UK as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Shenpen UK's trustees paid?
Shenpen UK's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Shenpen UK registered as a charity?
Shenpen UK was entered on the register on 21 May 2008.