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See response to C(1) above. We plan, organise and support local events and activities to address social isolation and improve the mental and physical well-being of residents in a remote rural community. '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 Organisation has been formed to benefit people who live or work within the geographical boundaries of the former Barr Parish Council area and/ or within the geographical boundaries of the Barr Community Council area (the “Community”), to protect the Barr Community …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Barr Community SCIO has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 39 is below most of the 21,809 arts & culture 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 + methodologyBarr Community SCIO is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Girvan, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its registration number is SC049703. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 39/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £29K in annual revenue.
Barr Community SCIO's official registration number is SC049703, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Barr Community SCIO has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. 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 39 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Barr Community SCIO is located in Girvan, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Barr Community SCIO has £29K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £629K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Barr Community SCIO is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £29K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Barr Community SCIO is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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.
See response to C(1) above. We plan, organise and support local events and activities to address social isolation and improve the mental and physical well-being of residents in a remote rural community. '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 Organisation has been formed to benefit people who live or work within the geographical boundaries of the former Barr Parish Council area and/ or within the geographical boundaries of the Barr... Barr Community SCIO is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £29K is below the peer average of £629K.
You can verify Barr Community 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 Barr Community 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 Barr Community 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.
Barr Community SCIO is based in Girvan 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.
Barr Community SCIO was first registered in 2019, making it approximately 7 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.
Barr Community 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.
Barr Community 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 Barr Community SCIO
- What is Barr Community SCIO?
- Barr Community SCIO is a arts & culture scio based in Girvan, United Kingdom. See response to C(1) above. We plan, organise and support local events and activities to address social isolation and improve the mental and physical well-being of residents in a remote rural community. '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 Organisation has been formed to benefit people who live or work within the geographical boundaries of the former Barr Parish Council area and/ or within the geographical boundaries of the Barr Community Council area (the “Community”), to protect the Barr Community Hall as an asset at the heart of the rural community, to establish a viable and sustainable community facility for all ages and abilities in the Community, and with the following charitable purposes (the “Purposes”): 4.1 The advancement of citizenship or community development (including rural or urban regeneration, and the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities). 4.2 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture, or science. 4.3 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 (in relation to recreational facilities or activities which are primarily intended for persons who have need of them by reason of their age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, or are available to members of the public at large or to male or female members of the public at large).
- When was Barr Community SCIO founded?
- Barr Community SCIO was founded in 2019.
- Where is Barr Community SCIO located?
- Headquartered in Girvan, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Barr Community SCIO's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10K-£100K.
- Is Barr Community SCIO trustworthy?
- Barr Community SCIO has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Barr Community SCIO's registration number?
- Registration: SC049703 (United Kingdom).
- What is Barr Community SCIO's website?
- https://www.barrvillage.co.uk
- Are donations to Barr Community 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.