The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities)
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T.E.R.A. helps to provide support for the education, health & welfare of people in impoverished Himalayan communities of India, Nepal (& Tibet, when needed). T.E.R.A. is seeking financial support for our ongoing & vital project work - please do not send speculative requests for grants as our funds are presently committed to our existing projects. Any unsolicited enquiries will not receive a reply.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities) with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1990, it predates 81% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 82 places it in the top 5% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Filing history
4 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE TIBETAN EDUCATION & RELIEF ASSOCIATION (INCLUDING HIMALAYAN COMMUNITIES) is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE TIBETAN EDUCATION & RELIEF ASSOCIATION (INCLUDING HIMALAYAN COMMUNITIES) is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE TIBETAN EDUCATION & RELIEF ASSOCIATION (INCLUDING HIMALAYAN COMMUNITIES) is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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7 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Timeline
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 7 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities)
The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities) is a registered education nonprofit based in Langholm, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its registration number is 802974. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 82/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £22K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities) has £22K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
T.E.R.A. helps to provide support for the education, health & welfare of people in impoverished Himalayan communities of India, Nepal (& Tibet, when needed). T.E.R.A. is seeking financial support for our ongoing & vital project work - please do not send speculative requests for grants as our funds are presently committed to our existing projects. Any unsolicited enquiries will not receive a reply. The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities) is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1990.
The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities) is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is 802974.
The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities)'s registered charity number is 802974. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities) is located in Langholm, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.
The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities) is based in Langholm in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities)
- What is The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities)?
- The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities) is a education unincorporated association based in Langholm, United Kingdom. T.E.R.A. helps to provide support for the education, health & welfare of people in impoverished Himalayan communities of India, Nepal (& Tibet, when needed). T.E.R.A. is seeking financial support for our ongoing & vital project work - please do not send speculative requests for grants as our funds are presently committed to our existing projects. Any unsolicited enquiries will not receive a reply.
- When was The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities) founded?
- The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities) was founded in 1990.
- Where is The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities) located?
- Headquartered in Langholm, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities)'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £22,473.
- Is The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities) trustworthy?
- The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities)'s registration number?
- Registration: 802974 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities)'s website?
- https://www.tera-charity.ngo
- Are donations to The Tibetan Education & Relief Association (including Himalayan Communities) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.