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Our charity designs and delivers a range of activities, services and infrastructure to meet the needs of the Appin community, generating a range of social, economic and environmental benefits. These include running a community transport scheme, tourism management, oversight of the playpark and boathouse in partnership with their user groups, development and delivery of a health and wellbeing programme, development of new initiatives (eg Appin Rainforest Regeneration Project) and management of the Appin community website. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','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 …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Appin Community Development Trust with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 49 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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- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAppin Community Development Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is SC047073. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £185K in annual revenue.
Appin Community Development Trust's official registration number is SC047073, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Appin Community Development Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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.
Appin Community Development Trust is located in Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Appin Community Development Trust has £185K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Appin Community Development Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £185K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Appin Community Development Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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.
Our charity designs and delivers a range of activities, services and infrastructure to meet the needs of the Appin community, generating a range of social, economic and environmental benefits. These include running a community transport scheme, tourism management, oversight of the playpark and boathouse in partnership with their user groups, development and delivery of a health and wellbeing programme, development of new initiatives (eg Appin Rainforest Regeneration Project) and management of the Appin community website. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions... Appin Community Development Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £185K is below the peer average of £994K.
You can verify Appin Community Development 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. 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 Appin Community Development Trust directly through its donation page (https://www.appin.scot/trust/support-us?tab=tab-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 Appin Community Development 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.
Appin Community Development Trust is based in Argyll 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.
Appin Community Development Trust was first registered in 2017, making it approximately 9 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.
Appin Community Development Trust 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.
Appin Community Development Trust 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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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Founding date · 2017
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Quick facts about Appin Community Development Trust
- What is Appin Community Development Trust?
- Appin Community Development Trust is a education scio based in Argyll, United Kingdom. Our charity designs and delivers a range of activities, services and infrastructure to meet the needs of the Appin community, generating a range of social, economic and environmental benefits. These include running a community transport scheme, tourism management, oversight of the playpark and boathouse in partnership with their user groups, development and delivery of a health and wellbeing programme, development of new initiatives (eg Appin Rainforest Regeneration Project) and management of the Appin community website. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','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 advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of community development and resilience through the design and delivery of a range of activities, services and infrastructure designed to help Appin be a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive community for all who live and work there. 4.2 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability or other disadvantage through the provision of support services, including community transport and care services. 4.3 The advancement of citizenship through promotion, encouragement and support for volunteering. 4.4 The advancement of health and quality of life for the people of Appin through the provision of recreation facilities, the organisation of recreational activities, the development of local health infrastructure and services, and the delivery of health promotion initiatives. 4.5 The advancement of education, lifelong learning and skills development through the creation of and support for education and training infrastructure and activities. 4.6 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and/or science through the creation, improvement and on-going support of associated sites, infrastructure and activities. 4.7 To promote and support the conservation , protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of Appin. 4.8 In pursuance of the above objects and as a means of generating funds to support its activities the organisation will engage in: a) the ownership, leasing and management of land, buildings, vehicles and other community assets. b) the scoping, development, setup and where appropriate the continuing management of community businesses.
- When was Appin Community Development Trust founded?
- Appin Community Development Trust was founded in 2017.
- Where is Appin Community Development Trust located?
- Headquartered in Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Appin Community Development Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is Appin Community Development Trust trustworthy?
- Appin Community Development Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 Appin Community Development Trust's registration number?
- Registration: SC047073 (United Kingdom).
- What is Appin Community Development Trust's website?
- https://www.appin.scot
- Are donations to Appin Community Development 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.