01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC008893
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- EH6 7EG
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to 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—particularly for younger generations. Supporting social and charitable initiatives, including food distribution, community outreach, and partnerships with local organisations to promote mutual respect and social cohesion. Celebrating major Hindu festivals such as Diwali, Navratri, Holi, and Janmashtami—bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to share joy and learning.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of religion
- the advancement of health
- the saving of lives
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of public participation in sport
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
- the promotion of religious or racial harmony
- the promotion of equality and diversity
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- People with a particular ethnic or racial origin
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The EHMCC is established for the advancement of religion, culture and arts and specifically: a) To promote Hinduism through regular meetings at The Mandir b) To promote a better understanding of the Hindu culture by celebrating popular festivals and by inviting all other communities to participate in all such festivals. c) To provide facilities for cultural and recreational activities for the Hindu community and to encourage members of all other communities to participate in such activities. d) To provide and maintain a library on Hindu religion, culture and arts.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £187,697 | £164,674 | 1 | 27 October 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £201,031 | £101,533 | 1 | 11 October 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £148,784 | £90,214 | 1 | 15 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £134,299 | £96,422 | 1 | 16 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £92,440 | £100,928 | 1 | 31 December 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- St Andrew Place, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.edinburghhindumandir.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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