The Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation
Direct support for street children in Nepal to enable them to attend school rather than begging or forced labour. Support for Nuns and Monks arriving from Tibet - 50 on average per month. Creating new classrooms in India for Tibetan children; after 3 years the Government takes over the running costs. Offer scholarships to students and support families to enable them to buy food.
Activities & Mission
Direct support for street children in Nepal to enable them to attend school rather than begging or forced labour. Support for Nuns and Monks arriving from Tibet - 50 on average per month. Creating new classrooms in India for Tibetan children; after 3 years the Government takes over the running costs. Offer scholarships to students and support families to enable them to buy food.
Grants
The Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £451,236
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science and animals
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 668). How is this calculated?
Higher than 71% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £642,704 | £451,236 | £450,054 | £1,645,185 | £1,635,194 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £463,510 | £1,189,721 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £1,791,971 | £1,467,670 | £1,467,670 | £2,179,928 | £2,168,677 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £644,889 | £568,549 | £568,549 | £1,855,627 | £1,843,746 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £779,083 | £732,729 | £732,729 | £1,779,287 | £1,766,776 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation
What does The Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation do?
Direct support for street children in Nepal to enable them to attend school rather than begging or forced labour. Support for Nuns and Monks arriving from Tibet - 50 on average per month. Creating new classrooms in India for Tibetan children; after 3 years the Government takes over the running costs. Offer scholarships to students and support families to enable them to buy food.
How much income did The Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation report in 2025?
The Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation reported total income of £643k and reported expenditure of £451k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation?
The Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation has a program ratio of 70.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 668 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation registered as a charity?
The Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 June 1982 as charity number 284845. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs The Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation?
The Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation operate?
The Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation operates across 7 areas, including China, France, India and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284845.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated