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Visit www.aberdeen-angus.co.ukAbout Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society
The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society was founded in 1879 to collect and verify the pedigree records of the Aberdeen-Angus breed and publish 'The Aberdeen-Angus Herd Book'. While the integrity of the herd book is at its core, the charity’s purpose has evolved over time to carry out a range of functions to protect and further the breed and it’s reach, whilst serving its members. The Youth Development Programme holds particular importance, providing educational opportunities whilst fostering enthusiasm for the breed & cattle husbandry, to assist in developing the next generation of stockpersons to serve the UK industry. The Society holds certification marks for Aberdeen-Angus beef and actively contributes to the good governance of the UK cattle industry. Through publications, events, social …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- Established in 1957, it is among the oldest education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
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- Its integrity score of 41 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAberdeen-Angus Cattle Society is a registered education nonprofit based in Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1957 and has been operating for 69 years. Its registration number is SC003894. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £933K in annual revenue.
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society's official registration number is SC003894, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 41 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society is located in Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1957 and has been active for 69 years.
Based on official tax filings, Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society has £933K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 14%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £933K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society was founded in 1879 to collect and verify the pedigree records of the Aberdeen-Angus breed and publish 'The Aberdeen-Angus Herd Book'. While the integrity of the herd book is at its core, the charity’s purpose has evolved over time to carry out a range of functions to protect and further the breed and it’s reach, whilst serving its members. The Youth Development Programme holds particular importance, providing educational opportunities whilst fostering enthusiasm for the breed & cattle husbandry, to assist in developing the next generation of stockpersons to serve the UK industry. The Society holds certification marks for Aberdeen-Angus beef and actively contributes to the good... Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1957.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £933K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC003894.
You can verify Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Contact Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society is based in Perth 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.
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society was first registered in 1957, making it approximately 69 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society 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.
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society 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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Founding date · 1957
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Quick facts about Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society
- What is Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society?
- Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society is a education charitable company based in Perth, United Kingdom. The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society was founded in 1879 to collect and verify the pedigree records of the Aberdeen-Angus breed and publish 'The Aberdeen-Angus Herd Book'. While the integrity of the herd book is at its core, the charity’s purpose has evolved over time to carry out a range of functions to protect and further the breed and it’s reach, whilst serving its members. The Youth Development Programme holds particular importance, providing educational opportunities whilst fostering enthusiasm for the breed & cattle husbandry, to assist in developing the next generation of stockpersons to serve the UK industry. The Society holds certification marks for Aberdeen-Angus beef and actively contributes to the good governance of the UK cattle industry. Through publications, events, social media and continued support of members’ interests, it promotes the Aberdeen Angus breed in whatever form, whilst highlighting & promoting its significant cultural heritage in the UK & worldwide. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of animal welfare' 3. The objects for which the Society is established are: (a) To maintain unimpaired the purity of the breed of cattle known as Aberdeen-Angus, and to promote the breeding of these Cattle. (b) To collect, verify, preserve, and publish the pedigrees of the said Cattle, and other useful information relating to them.
- When was Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society founded?
- Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society was founded in 1957.
- Where is Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society located?
- Headquartered in Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100K-£1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society trustworthy?
- Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 out of 100 (Partial 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 Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society's registration number?
- Registration: SC003894 (United Kingdom).
- What is Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society's website?
- https://www.aberdeen-angus.co.uk
- Are donations to Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society 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.