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Abernethy Trust works to see lives transformed through incredible outdoor experiences and adventure. We are a Christian charity that has three centres across Scotland and have been providing trusted school residentials, holidays, retreats, and adventures for over 50 years. Our staff team are all Christians, and we serve, love and learn from others regardless of their beliefs. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of public participation in sport','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the promotion of religious or racial harmony' 4.1 The advancement of the Christian Faith …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Abernethy Trust Limited with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- Established in 1971, it predates 92% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 43 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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- a donation page
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAbernethy Trust Limited is a registered education nonprofit based in Inverness-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its registration number is SC006270. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 43/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue.
Abernethy Trust Limited's official registration number is SC006270, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Abernethy Trust Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% 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.
Abernethy Trust Limited is located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.
Based on official tax filings, Abernethy Trust Limited has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. 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.
Abernethy Trust Limited is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £2M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Abernethy Trust Limited is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). 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.
Abernethy Trust works to see lives transformed through incredible outdoor experiences and adventure. We are a Christian charity that has three centres across Scotland and have been providing trusted school residentials, holidays, retreats, and adventures for over 50 years. Our staff team are all Christians, and we serve, love and learn from others regardless of their beliefs. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of public participation in sport','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the promotion of religious... Abernethy Trust Limited is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1971.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £2M is well above the peer average of £994K.
Abernethy Trust Limited 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 SC006270.
You can verify Abernethy Trust Limited 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 Abernethy Trust Limited directly through its donation page (https://www.abernethy.org.uk/donate/). 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 Abernethy Trust Limited 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.
Abernethy Trust Limited is based in Inverness-shire 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.
Abernethy Trust Limited was first registered in 1971, making it approximately 55 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.
Filing history
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Abernethy Trust Limited 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.
Abernethy Trust Limited 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 · 1971
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Quick facts about Abernethy Trust Limited
- What is Abernethy Trust Limited?
- Abernethy Trust Limited is a education charitable company based in Inverness-shire, United Kingdom. Abernethy Trust works to see lives transformed through incredible outdoor experiences and adventure. We are a Christian charity that has three centres across Scotland and have been providing trusted school residentials, holidays, retreats, and adventures for over 50 years. Our staff team are all Christians, and we serve, love and learn from others regardless of their beliefs. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of public participation in sport','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the promotion of religious or racial harmony' 4.1 The advancement of the Christian Faith through outdoor recreation in a Christian environment and atmosphere, the promotion of the tenets of the Christian Faith by the promotion and application of the Christian Faith in and through outdoor education and outdoor activities of all kinds. 4.2 The advancement of education by the operation of outdoor activities centres in Scotland and elsewhere providing recreational facilities and outdoor education for participation by and for all age groups (including, without prejudice to the foregoing generality, schools, universities, youth groups, church groups, organisations and families) through a wide range of outdoor activities. 4.3 The advancement of public participation in outdoor activities and sport through the promotion of and instruction in outdoor activities of all kinds. 4.4 The provision of recreational facilities and the organisation of recreational facilities with the object of improving health and the conditions of life for persons for whom the facilities or activities are provided to include the provision of facilities for the members of the local communities in which outdoor activities centres run by the Charity are situated. 4.5 The advancement of citizenship and community development by educating and encouraging people of all ages but particularly young people to take responsibility for their own physical wellbeing and, in turn, to promote the health and physical wellbeing of others. 4.6 The promotion of religious and racial harmony and the encouragement and acceptance of diversity in society.
- When was Abernethy Trust Limited founded?
- Abernethy Trust Limited was founded in 1971.
- Where is Abernethy Trust Limited located?
- Headquartered in Inverness-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Abernethy Trust Limited's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Abernethy Trust Limited trustworthy?
- Abernethy Trust Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 Abernethy Trust Limited's registration number?
- Registration: SC006270 (United Kingdom).
- What is Abernethy Trust Limited's website?
- https://www.abernethy.org.uk
- Are donations to Abernethy Trust Limited 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.