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Objects are for the benefit of the public to advance education, heritage and animal welfare Provide information on the website Host events for members to gain knowledge and develop breed understanding Promote longevity of the breed Attendance at cattle shows and events Maintain detailed cattle registry system for the beef shorthorn cattle and support best practice of breeding feeding and welfare of the cattle 'the advancement of animal welfare' The Society's objects are, for the benefit of the public, to advance education, heritage and science and animal welfare by:- 3.2.1 educating the public generally, and breeders and farmers in particular, with regard to breeding, feeding and welfare of Beef Shorthorn cattle. 3.2.2 promoting scientific research into the breeding, feeding and …
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- Established in 1950, it is among the oldest education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
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- Its integrity score of 53 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 + methodologyBeef Shorthorn Cattle Society is a registered education nonprofit based in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1950 and has been operating for 76 years. Its registration number is SC010218. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £473K in annual revenue.
Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society's official registration number is SC010218, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('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.
Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society is located in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1950 and has been active for 76 years.
Based on official tax filings, Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society has £473K 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.
Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £473K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society 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.
Objects are for the benefit of the public to advance education, heritage and animal welfare Provide information on the website Host events for members to gain knowledge and develop breed understanding Promote longevity of the breed Attendance at cattle shows and events Maintain detailed cattle registry system for the beef shorthorn cattle and support best practice of breeding feeding and welfare of the cattle 'the advancement of animal welfare' The Society's objects are, for the benefit of the public, to advance education, heritage and science and animal welfare by:- 3.2.1 educating the public generally, and breeders and farmers in particular, with regard to breeding, feeding and welfare of Beef Shorthorn... Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1950.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £473K is below the peer average of £994K.
Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society 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 SC010218.
You can verify Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society 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 Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society directly through its donation page (https://www.beefshorthorn.org/the-society/make-a-donation/). 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 Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society 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.
Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society is based in Dundee 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.
Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society was first registered in 1950, making it approximately 76 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.
Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society 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.
Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society 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 · 1950
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Quick facts about Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society
- What is Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society?
- Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society is a education charitable company based in Dundee, United Kingdom. Objects are for the benefit of the public to advance education, heritage and animal welfare Provide information on the website Host events for members to gain knowledge and develop breed understanding Promote longevity of the breed Attendance at cattle shows and events Maintain detailed cattle registry system for the beef shorthorn cattle and support best practice of breeding feeding and welfare of the cattle 'the advancement of animal welfare' The Society's objects are, for the benefit of the public, to advance education, heritage and science and animal welfare by:- 3.2.1 educating the public generally, and breeders and farmers in particular, with regard to breeding, feeding and welfare of Beef Shorthorn cattle. 3.2.2 promoting scientific research into the breeding, feeding and welfare of Beef Shorthorn cattle and to use the results thereof to encourage and support best practice. and 3.2.3 promoting excellence in Beef Shorthorn cattle and advancing education and/or scientific research into the breed through exhibitions and other shows and by awarding prizes, awards and/or bursaries in connection therewith. 3.2.4 otherwise promoting and safeguarding the integrity and continuation of the Beef Shorthorn cattle breed, reflecting its heritage and its current form. and 3.2.5 promoting research into, and best practice of, the Beef Shorthorn breed’s role in environmentally sustainable and ecologically sound farming systems and furthermore in developing and promoting their part in contributing to the nutritional needs of the population.
- When was Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society founded?
- Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society was founded in 1950.
- Where is Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society located?
- Headquartered in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society trustworthy?
- Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society's registration number?
- Registration: SC010218 (United Kingdom).
- What is Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society's website?
- https://www.beefshorthorn.org
- Are donations to Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society 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.