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Aberlour Child Care Trust

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53
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Aberlour Child Care Trust

Aberlour Children’s Charity helps disadvantaged children and families in Scotland have a brighter future. We offer a range of services across Scotland including: - Residential and Fostering - Recovery - Early Years Help and Support - Disability - Urgent Assistance Fund - Early Intervention Our tailored services help each child, young person and family be the best that they can be. We support individuals and families overcome significant challenges in life. 'the advancement of education','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 3.1. The charitable purposes of the Trust are: 3.1.1 to provide, maintain and promote care, accommodation, support, training and/or services: 3.1.1.1 primarily for children and young persons who are …

Founded
Headquarters
Uk, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

Good Fundraising Guarantee since 2026

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 85%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · oscr (FY2025)
£0.97
Program£0.97
Fundraising£0.03
97% to programs beats the peer average (85%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Aberlour Child Care Trust has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including OSCR.

  • Established in 1936, it is among the oldest education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 53 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Aberlour Child Care Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Uk, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1936 and has been operating for 90 years. Its registration number is SC007991. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £32M in annual revenue.

Aberlour Child Care Trust's official registration number is SC007991, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Aberlour Child Care Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 97% 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.

Aberlour Child Care Trust is located in Uk, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1936 and has been active for 90 years.

Based on official tax filings, Aberlour Child Care Trust has £32M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 3%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Aberlour Child Care Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £32M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Aberlour Child Care Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 97% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Aberlour Children’s Charity helps disadvantaged children and families in Scotland have a brighter future. We offer a range of services across Scotland including: - Residential and Fostering - Recovery - Early Years Help and Support - Disability - Urgent Assistance Fund - Early Intervention Our tailored services help each child, young person and family be the best that they can be. We support individuals and families overcome significant challenges in life. 'the advancement of education','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 3.1. The charitable purposes of the Trust are: 3.1.1 to provide, maintain and promote care, accommodation, support, training and/or... Aberlour Child Care Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1936.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of £32M is well above the peer average of £994K.

Aberlour Child Care Trust 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 SC007991.

You can verify Aberlour Child Care Trust 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.

You can donate to Aberlour Child Care Trust directly through its donation page (https://www.aberlour.org.uk/donate-now). 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 Aberlour Child Care Trust 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.

Aberlour Child Care Trust is based in Uk 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.

Aberlour Child Care Trust was first registered in 1936, making it approximately 90 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.

Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
97% to programs
Source: oscr (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
656
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£32.5M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£29.1M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£27.8M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£23.3M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£19.7M revenue
FY2021
OSCR
Children at Aberlour Orphanage were physically, emotionally and sexually abused - Press and Journal
Jan 2020
www.pressandjournal.co.uk
Aberlour were muddy brilliant! - PressReader
May 2016
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1936
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Aberlour Child Care Trust

What is Aberlour Child Care Trust?
Aberlour Child Care Trust is a education charitable company based in Uk, United Kingdom. Aberlour Children’s Charity helps disadvantaged children and families in Scotland have a brighter future. We offer a range of services across Scotland including:  - Residential and Fostering - Recovery - Early Years Help and Support - Disability - Urgent Assistance Fund - Early Intervention Our tailored services help each child, young person and family be the best that they can be. We support individuals and families overcome significant challenges in life. 'the advancement of education','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 3.1. The charitable purposes of the Trust are: 3.1.1 to provide, maintain and promote care, accommodation, support, training and/or services: 3.1.1.1 primarily for children and young persons who are in need of care, protection, assistance and/or training. 3.1.1.2 for vulnerable and/or disadvantaged adults whose assistance by the Trust will provide care, protection and/or assistance to children and young persons. and 3.1.1.3 for adults who are vulnerable and/ or disadvantaged and therefore remain in need of care, protection, assistance and/or training. 3.1.2 to provide, maintain and promote education, training, consultancy, research and information for: 3.1.2.1 the beneficiaries listed in 3.1.1, as may be required to meet their specific educational and physical needs. 3.1.2.2 current and prospective individuals and agencies involved whether through the Trust or otherwise, with issues relating principally to the beneficiaries listed in 3.1.1. and 3.1.2.3 members of the public generally and decision makers about the activities of the Trust and issues arising therefrom.
When was Aberlour Child Care Trust founded?
Aberlour Child Care Trust was founded in 1936.
Where is Aberlour Child Care Trust located?
Headquartered in Uk, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Aberlour Child Care Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is Aberlour Child Care Trust trustworthy?
Aberlour Child Care Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 Aberlour Child Care Trust's registration number?
Registration: SC007991 (United Kingdom).
What is Aberlour Child Care Trust's website?
https://www.aberlour.org.uk
Are donations to Aberlour Child Care Trust 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.