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Visit borderstsi.org.ukAbout Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd
Borders Community Action (BCA), launched on 1 April 2023, is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for the Scottish Borders. The creation of BCA followed a review by the Scottish Government of the region’s previous partnership structure. In June 2023, we submitted a draft strategy to the Scottish Government, laying the groundwork for a new, bold approach to supporting the third sector locally. Over our first two years, Borders Community Action has experienced remarkable growth and development. At the heart of this progress has been the voice and involvement of our members. Through meaningful engagement, they have helped to identify priority gaps and shape a series of impactful initiatives. Among these are the Community-Led Planning Pilot, the Third Sector Employability Programme …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 48 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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- a contact email (present for 81% of comparable organizations)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBorders Third Sector Interface Ltd is a registered education nonprofit based in Melrose, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2023. Its registration number is SC052612. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 48/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue.
Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd's official registration number is SC052612, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. 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 48 ('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.
Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd is located in Melrose, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.
Based on official tax filings, Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 49% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £1M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 49% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). 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.
Borders Community Action (BCA), launched on 1 April 2023, is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for the Scottish Borders. The creation of BCA followed a review by the Scottish Government of the region’s previous partnership structure. In June 2023, we submitted a draft strategy to the Scottish Government, laying the groundwork for a new, bold approach to supporting the third sector locally. Over our first two years, Borders Community Action has experienced remarkable growth and development. At the heart of this progress has been the voice and involvement of our members. Through meaningful engagement, they have helped to identify priority gaps and shape a series of impactful initiatives. Among these... Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2023.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 49% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £994K.
Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd 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 SC052612.
You can verify Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd 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.
Contact Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd 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 Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd 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.
Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd is based in Melrose 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.
Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd was first registered in 2023, making it approximately 3 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.
Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd 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.
Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd 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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Quick facts about Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd
- What is Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd?
- Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd is a education charitable company based in Melrose, United Kingdom. Borders Community Action (BCA), launched on 1 April 2023, is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for the Scottish Borders. The creation of BCA followed a review by the Scottish Government of the region’s previous partnership structure. In June 2023, we submitted a draft strategy to the Scottish Government, laying the groundwork for a new, bold approach to supporting the third sector locally. Over our first two years, Borders Community Action has experienced remarkable growth and development. At the heart of this progress has been the voice and involvement of our members. Through meaningful engagement, they have helped to identify priority gaps and shape a series of impactful initiatives. Among these are the Community-Led Planning Pilot, the Third Sector Employability Programme and the Village Halls Project. Each has secured dedicated funding as a part of a coordinated approach and delivered tangible results, addressing real needs in our communities. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development' a. To advance citizenship and community development by assisting voluntary, charitable, social enterprise and community organisations (collectively referred to as the Third Sector) and volunteers to thrive and develop. This will include working with public sector agencies and operating appropriate projects to deliver services in the local authority area to assist people and communities who are in need to improve the physical, cultural, social and economic infrastructure principally in the Borders ('the Operating Area'). b. To relieve poverty primarily among the residents of the Operating Area. c. To advance education primarily within the Operating Area through the provision of appropriate training to Third Sector organisations, volunteer involving organisations, public sector bodies, volunteers, potential volunteers and local citizens. d. To advance community development and regeneration primarily within the Operating Area and particularly (but without limitation) through: assisting in the planning of changes to the housing and physical environment as part of a wider strategy for relief of the problems of poverty within the Operating Area. the promotion of trade and industry, for the benefit of the general public. e. To advance health (including the provision of health education) and to assist in the relief of ill health primarily among the residents of the Operating Area. f. To promote, operate, establish and/or support other similar projects, programmes and/or schemes which further charitable purposes, particularly for the benefit of residents of the Operating Area
- When was Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd founded?
- Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd was founded in 2023.
- Where is Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd located?
- Headquartered in Melrose, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 49% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd trustworthy?
- Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48 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 Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd's registration number?
- Registration: SC052612 (United Kingdom).
- What is Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd's website?
- https://borderstsi.org.uk/
- Are donations to Borders Third Sector Interface Ltd 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.