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Visit www.a4ws.orgAbout Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO
AWS is a global multi-stakeholder network dedicated to advancing the uptake and deepening the impact of credible water stewardship. Our members are organisations from all sectors – business, non-profit, public sector, and academia – with scope ranging from local to global. This multi-stakeholder network provides the foundation of the AWS System. AWS SCIO is responsible for maintaining the integrity and relevance of the AWS System. Central to this system is the International Water Stewardship Standard (AWS Standard), which provides globally applicable framework for major water users to understand their own water use and impacts, and to work transparently within the context of a catchment. Third party certification processes enable sites which conform with the Standard to make credible claims related …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- 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
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- 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 + methodologyAlliance for Water Stewardship SCIO is a registered education nonprofit based in East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is SC045894. 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 £3M in annual revenue.
Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO's official registration number is SC045894, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO is located in East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 59% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 41%. 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.
Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £3M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 59% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). 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.
AWS is a global multi-stakeholder network dedicated to advancing the uptake and deepening the impact of credible water stewardship. Our members are organisations from all sectors – business, non-profit, public sector, and academia – with scope ranging from local to global. This multi-stakeholder network provides the foundation of the AWS System. AWS SCIO is responsible for maintaining the integrity and relevance of the AWS System. Central to this system is the International Water Stewardship Standard (AWS Standard), which provides globally applicable framework for major water users to understand their own water use and impacts, and to work transparently within the context of a catchment. Third party certification processes enable sites... Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 59% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £3M is well above the peer average of £994K.
You can verify Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO 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. 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 Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO 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 Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO 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.
Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO is based in East Lothian 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.
Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO was first registered in 2015, making it approximately 11 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.
Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO 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.
Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO 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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Quick facts about Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO
- What is Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO?
- Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO is a education scio based in East Lothian, United Kingdom. AWS is a global multi-stakeholder network dedicated to advancing the uptake and deepening the impact of credible water stewardship. Our members are organisations from all sectors – business, non-profit, public sector, and academia – with scope ranging from local to global. This multi-stakeholder network provides the foundation of the AWS System. AWS SCIO is responsible for maintaining the integrity and relevance of the AWS System. Central to this system is the International Water Stewardship Standard (AWS Standard), which provides globally applicable framework for major water users to understand their own water use and impacts, and to work transparently within the context of a catchment. Third party certification processes enable sites which conform with the Standard to make credible claims related to their water stewardship practices. We also provide training and knowledge tools and work with companies to promote water stewardship in their supply chains. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' 4 The organisation’s purpose is: 4.1 The advancement of community development and the advancement of environmental protection or improvement by promoting the responsible and equitable stewardship of water.
- When was Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO founded?
- Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO was founded in 2015.
- Where is Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO located?
- Headquartered in East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 59% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO trustworthy?
- Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO 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 Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO's registration number?
- Registration: SC045894 (United Kingdom).
- What is Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO's website?
- https://www.a4ws.org
- Are donations to Alliance for Water Stewardship SCIO 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.