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Biggar Albion Foundation Limited

South Lanarkshire, Scotland Reg: SC031203 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
26/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Biggar Albion Foundation Limited

'It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' To advance and promote the education of the general public, and in particular the inhabitants of Biggar and District, without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating voluntary organisations, local authorities and other bodies of whatever status together with the inhabitants in a common effort to establish a Museum, to be called the Albion Museum

Founded
Headquarters
South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 26
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2018, which is 8 years ago.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Biggar Albion Foundation Limited has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • Its integrity score of 26 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 90% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Biggar Albion Foundation Limited is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is SC031203. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 26/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £51K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Biggar Albion Foundation Limited's official registration number is SC031203, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Biggar Albion Foundation Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 26/100. 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 26 ('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.

Biggar Albion Foundation Limited is located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Biggar Albion Foundation Limited has £51K 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.

Biggar Albion Foundation Limited is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £51K in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Biggar Albion Foundation Limited. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Biggar Albion Foundation Limited 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.

'It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' To advance and promote the education of the general public, and in particular the inhabitants of Biggar and District, without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating voluntary organisations, local authorities and other bodies of whatever status together with the inhabitants in a common effort to establish a Museum, to be called the Albion Museum Biggar Albion Foundation Limited is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £51K is below the peer average of £629K.

Biggar Albion Foundation Limited 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 SC031203.

You can verify Biggar Albion Foundation Limited 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 Biggar Albion Foundation Limited directly through its donation page (https://www.albion-trust.org.uk/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 Biggar Albion Foundation Limited 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.

Biggar Albion Foundation Limited is based in South Lanarkshire 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.

Biggar Albion Foundation Limited was first registered in 2001, making it approximately 25 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.

Annual revenue
£10K-£100K
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Filing history

1 year on file from oscr (FY2018): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2018.
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Taxes

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2018
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture this charity 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2018 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2018 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Biggar Albion Foundation Limited

What is Biggar Albion Foundation Limited?
Biggar Albion Foundation Limited is a arts & culture charitable company based in South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom. 'It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' To advance and promote the education of the general public, and in particular the inhabitants of Biggar and District, without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating voluntary organisations, local authorities and other bodies of whatever status together with the inhabitants in a common effort to establish a Museum, to be called the Albion Museum
When was Biggar Albion Foundation Limited founded?
Biggar Albion Foundation Limited was founded in 2001.
Where is Biggar Albion Foundation Limited located?
Headquartered in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Biggar Albion Foundation Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2018 is approximately £10K-£100K.
Is Biggar Albion Foundation Limited trustworthy?
Biggar Albion Foundation Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 26 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 Biggar Albion Foundation Limited's registration number?
Registration: SC031203 (United Kingdom).
What is Biggar Albion Foundation Limited's website?
https://www.albion-trust.org.uk
Are donations to Biggar Albion Foundation Limited 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.