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Blue Coat School Heritage Centre

Londonderry, Northern Ireland Reg: NIC107546 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
41/100 · methodology

About Blue Coat School Heritage Centre

1.To tell the story of First Derry Presbyterian Church and the contribution that the Presbyterian community has made to the City and Region since the first Presbyterian Meeting House was established on the present site in 1690. 2.To explain:- a.the arrival of Presbyterians in North West Ulster in the 17th century. b.the challenges they have faced over successive centuries until the present time. c.the role they are continuing to playing the life of the community in Londonderry and the North West. 3.to tell about the closure of the Church in 2002,the major refurbishment works and the re-opening ceremony in 2011. 4.To work in consultation with Tourism N.I.,Derry City and Strabane District Counciland other statutory and community partnerships to maximise the …

Founded
Headquarters
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 41
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Blue Coat School Heritage Centre has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

  • Its integrity score of 41 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Blue Coat School Heritage Centre is a registered education nonprofit based in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its registration number is NIC107546. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £2K in annual revenue.

Blue Coat School Heritage Centre's official registration number is NIC107546, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Blue Coat School Heritage Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('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.

Blue Coat School Heritage Centre is located in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Blue Coat School Heritage Centre has £2K 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.

Blue Coat School Heritage Centre is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £2K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Blue Coat School Heritage Centre 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.

1.To tell the story of First Derry Presbyterian Church and the contribution that the Presbyterian community has made to the City and Region since the first Presbyterian Meeting House was established on the present site in 1690. 2.To explain:- a.the arrival of Presbyterians in North West Ulster in the 17th century. b.the challenges they have faced over successive centuries until the present time. c.the role they are continuing to playing the life of the community in Londonderry and the North West. 3.to tell about the closure of the Church in 2002,the major refurbishment works and the re-opening ceremony in 2011. 4.To work in consultation with Tourism N.I.,Derry City and Strabane... Blue Coat School Heritage Centre is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £2K is below the peer average of £994K.

Blue Coat School Heritage Centre 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 NIC107546.

You can verify Blue Coat School Heritage Centre 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 Blue Coat School Heritage Centre directly through its donation page (https://www.firstderrybluecoatschool.com/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 Blue Coat School Heritage Centre 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.

Blue Coat School Heritage Centre is based in Londonderry in Northern Ireland. 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.

Blue Coat School Heritage Centre was first registered in 2020, making it approximately 6 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
Under £10K
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Filing history

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Taxes

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Form filed
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FY2024
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

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

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 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 2024 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 · FY2024 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 · 2020
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

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Quick facts about Blue Coat School Heritage Centre

What is Blue Coat School Heritage Centre?
Blue Coat School Heritage Centre is a education charitable company based in Londonderry, United Kingdom. 1.To tell the story of First Derry Presbyterian Church and the contribution that the Presbyterian community has made to the City and Region since the first Presbyterian Meeting House was established on the present site in 1690. 2.To explain:- a.the arrival of Presbyterians in North West Ulster in the 17th century. b.the challenges they have faced over successive centuries until the present time. c.the role they are continuing to playing the life of the community in Londonderry and the North West. 3.to tell about the closure of the Church in 2002,the major refurbishment works and the re-opening ceremony in 2011. 4.To work in consultation with Tourism N.I.,Derry City and Strabane District Counciland other statutory and community partnerships to maximise the potential benefits of cultural heritage tourism for the whole community in the North West. 5.To demonstrate through this work how the story of Presbyterianism can contribute to promoting peaceful relationships and building reconciliation in a divided society. The advancement of education,The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science,The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity Children (5-13 year olds),General public,Interface communities,Men,Older people,Parents,Voluntary and community sector,Volunteers,Women,Youth (14-25 year olds) Community development,Cross-border/cross-community,Cultural,Education/training,Heritage/historical,Volunteer development
When was Blue Coat School Heritage Centre founded?
Blue Coat School Heritage Centre was founded in 2020.
Where is Blue Coat School Heritage Centre located?
Headquartered in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
What is Blue Coat School Heritage Centre's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under £10K.
Is Blue Coat School Heritage Centre trustworthy?
Blue Coat School Heritage Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 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 Blue Coat School Heritage Centre's registration number?
Registration: NIC107546 (United Kingdom).
What is Blue Coat School Heritage Centre's website?
https://www.firstderrybluecoatschool.com
Are donations to Blue Coat School Heritage Centre 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.