About
The work we do through Hart Knowe Trust was inspired by Akong Rinpoche. His compassion and wisdom transformed the lives of many thousands of people around the world. We were lucky to have known him for many years as he constantly encouraged us to wake up to our potential and do our best to help others.
The idea for Hart Knowe Trust had been with us for some time before we started the charity application process in the summer of 2013. Our application was formally approved on 8th October 2013, the unforgettable tragic day that Akong Rinpoche died.
Helping people to help others is our way of saying thank you to Akong Rinpoche.
Trustees
Marilyn Harris
Marilyn looks after our Compassion in Action projects and day to day administration of Hart Knowe Trust activities.
Vin Harris
Vin is responsible for our Awakening Potential projects, creating and supporting innovative approaches to mindfulness on behalf of Hart Knowe Trust.
Stanley Wynd
Stanley takes care of Hart Knowe Trust’s annual accounts and reporting to the Scottish Charity Register (OSCR)
Aims
The relief of poverty and distress of the public and those in necessitous circumstances by the provision of money, food, clothing and other essential items so that their conditions of life may be improved.
The advancement of citizenship or community development and in particular, providing financial assistance to voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises to further their effectiveness.
The advancement of education, the provision of opportunities for training and the development of human potential in order to improve the quality of individuals’ own lives and to enable them to help others.
