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The charity is committed to providing a high performance quality service with this homely atmosphere and to generate a sense of belonging which will make it easy for residents/patients to adjust to new surroundings. 'the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The purposes of the SCIO are:- (i) to promote the advancement of health and the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, or other disadvantage, through (without prejudice to the foregoing generality) the Care Home and Hospice known as the Bethesda Care Home and Hospice which shall be used to provide: (a) a convalescent home for patients on leaving hospital. (b) …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Bethesda Care Home and Hospice has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1987, it predates 80% of the health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 53 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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- a contact email
- a donation page
- leadership details (present for 82% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBethesda Care Home and Hospice is a registered health nonprofit based in Isle Of Lewis, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its registration number is SC015783. 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 £3M in annual revenue.
Bethesda Care Home and Hospice's official registration number is SC015783, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Bethesda Care Home and Hospice 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. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Bethesda Care Home and Hospice is located in Isle Of Lewis, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bethesda Care Home and Hospice has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 5%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bethesda Care Home and Hospice is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £3M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Bethesda Care Home and Hospice is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 96%). 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.
The charity is committed to providing a high performance quality service with this homely atmosphere and to generate a sense of belonging which will make it easy for residents/patients to adjust to new surroundings. 'the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The purposes of the SCIO are:- (i) to promote the advancement of health and the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, or other disadvantage, through (without prejudice to the foregoing generality) the Care Home and Hospice known as the Bethesda Care Home and Hospice which shall be used to provide... Bethesda Care Home and Hospice is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1987.
Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £3M is well above the peer average of £1M.
You can verify Bethesda Care Home and Hospice 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 Bethesda Care Home and Hospice directly through its donation page (https://link.justgiving.com/v1/charity/donate/charityId/163633?tipScheme=TipJar2.1&referrer=givingcheckout&exitUrl=www.bethesdahospice.co.uk&reference=Bethesda%20Giving%20Checkout&suggestedAmounts=10&suggestedAmounts=20&suggestedAmounts=30&suggestedAmounts=50&suggestedAmounts=100&amount=20&checkoutMode=LowBranded). 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 Bethesda Care Home and Hospice 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.
Bethesda Care Home and Hospice is based in Isle Of Lewis 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.
Bethesda Care Home and Hospice was first registered in 1987, making it approximately 39 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.
Bethesda Care Home and Hospice 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.
Bethesda Care Home and Hospice 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 · 1987
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Quick facts about Bethesda Care Home and Hospice
- What is Bethesda Care Home and Hospice?
- Bethesda Care Home and Hospice is a health scio based in Isle Of Lewis, United Kingdom. The charity is committed to providing a high performance quality service with this homely atmosphere and to generate a sense of belonging which will make it easy for residents/patients to adjust to new surroundings. 'the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The purposes of the SCIO are:- (i) to promote the advancement of health and the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, or other disadvantage, through (without prejudice to the foregoing generality) the Care Home and Hospice known as the Bethesda Care Home and Hospice which shall be used to provide: (a) a convalescent home for patients on leaving hospital. (b) a private nursing home for patients who do not require to be admitted to the hospital. (c) a hospice for the provision of specialist palliative care. and (d) a residence for the aged and infirm, all in accordance with the Admission and Referral Policy, to be approved and revised from time to time as may be necessary by the Trustees. and (ii) to promote similar charitable purposes, objects or institutions in such proportions and manner as the Trustees think fit.
- When was Bethesda Care Home and Hospice founded?
- Bethesda Care Home and Hospice was founded in 1987.
- Where is Bethesda Care Home and Hospice located?
- Headquartered in Isle Of Lewis, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Bethesda Care Home and Hospice's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bethesda Care Home and Hospice trustworthy?
- Bethesda Care Home and Hospice 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 Bethesda Care Home and Hospice's registration number?
- Registration: SC015783 (United Kingdom).
- What is Bethesda Care Home and Hospice's website?
- https://www.bethesdahospice.co.uk
- Are donations to Bethesda Care Home and Hospice 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.