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Visit www.be-united.org.ukAbout BE United
Charitable activities Our vision is to contribute to a more inspired, united and enriched world. Our mission is to advocate, nurture and champion Black people working in the performing arts, screen and event sectors in Scotland. Why? We believe our sectors are richer when all people are represented and included. Our values are: • Equity: to create a more equitable world, society and sectors. • Empowerment: to empower ourselves and others, to be the best that we can be. • Excellence: to go above and beyond in our work. To stand out. Through our initiatives, we seek to develop the premiere professional development programme for Black creatives whilst facilitating exciting emerging talent which will contribute to a vibrant cultural ecosystem …
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GiveRadar's verified records show BE United with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 49 is below most of the 28,401 health 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 + methodologyBE United is a registered health nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its registration number is SC044615. 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 £207K in annual revenue.
BE United's official registration number is SC044615, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
BE United 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 health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
BE United is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Based on official tax filings, BE United has £207K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
BE United is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £207K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, BE United 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.
Charitable activities Our vision is to contribute to a more inspired, united and enriched world. Our mission is to advocate, nurture and champion Black people working in the performing arts, screen and event sectors in Scotland. Why? We believe our sectors are richer when all people are represented and included. Our values are: • Equity: to create a more equitable world, society and sectors. • Empowerment: to empower ourselves and others, to be the best that we can be. • Excellence: to go above and beyond in our work. To stand out. Through our initiatives, we seek to develop the premiere professional development programme for Black creatives whilst facilitating exciting... BE United is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £207K is below the peer average of £1M.
You can verify BE United 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 BE United 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 BE United 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.
BE United is based in Edinburgh 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.
BE United was first registered in 2014, making it approximately 12 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.
BE United 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.
BE United 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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- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Headquarters address · On file
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Founding date · 2014
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about BE United
- What is BE United?
- BE United is a health scio based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Charitable activities Our vision is to contribute to a more inspired, united and enriched world. Our mission is to advocate, nurture and champion Black people working in the performing arts, screen and event sectors in Scotland. Why? We believe our sectors are richer when all people are represented and included. Our values are: • Equity: to create a more equitable world, society and sectors. • Empowerment: to empower ourselves and others, to be the best that we can be. • Excellence: to go above and beyond in our work. To stand out. Through our initiatives, we seek to develop the premiere professional development programme for Black creatives whilst facilitating exciting emerging talent which will contribute to a vibrant cultural ecosystem representative of Scotland's diverse voices. Be United’s Creative Programme is comprised of two distinct strands: 1. Musical and Performance Development 2. Professional Development and Employability 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','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. Purposes, Area of Benefit & Beneficiaries 4.1. The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1.1. to organise recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended: Create extracurricular engagement for communities that do not have existing programs or opportunities Build community spirit and new friendships. and 4.1.2. To advance citizenship and community development through a peer Leadership Program: Build confidence in each individual participant Up-skill young people to be more employable and suited for leadership roles and community development. and 4.1.3. to promote racial harmony by creating an international Exchange Program: ? Give participants opportunities to travel regardless of their wealth ? Educate through experiences of different cultures ? Combat issues of racism and intolerance ? Create long lasting relationships with people from other countries and cultures.
- When was BE United founded?
- BE United was founded in 2014.
- Where is BE United located?
- Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is BE United's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is BE United trustworthy?
- BE United 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 BE United's registration number?
- Registration: SC044615 (United Kingdom).
- What is BE United's website?
- https://www.be-united.org.uk
- Are donations to BE United 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.