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Everyone has the capacity to do extraordinary things that can inspire & benefit others. Brathay's mission is to improve the life chances of children, young people & families by inspiring them to engage positively in their communities. Our achievements are supported by knowledge in our research hub & revenue from our people and organisation development consultancy & our enterprising fundraising.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBrathay Trust is a registered science & technology nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £5M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Brathay Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.
Brathay Trust is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, Brathay Trust has £5M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 95% for science & technology charities in United Kingdom. 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.
Brathay Trust is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £5M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Brathay Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Brathay Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 92% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Everyone has the capacity to do extraordinary things that can inspire & benefit others. Brathay's mission is to improve the life chances of children, young people & families by inspiring them to engage positively in their communities. Our achievements are supported by knowledge in our research hub & revenue from our people and organisation development consultancy & our enterprising fundraising. Brathay Trust is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among science & technology charities registered in United Kingdom: Brathay Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of £5M is well above the peer average of £1M.
Brathay Trust is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. BRATHAY TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
BRATHAY TRUST 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.
BRATHAY TRUST 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (11)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralCumbria-based Herdy and Brathay Trust team up to make fundraising notebook - News & Star
Herdy collaboration aims to raise funds for Lake District-based youth charity - Telegraph and Argus
North Yorkshire couple run 10 marathons in 10 days for children’s charity - The Northern Echo
Record set in Lake District marathon challenge - Cumbria Crack
Lake District charity to host 20th 10in10 endurance challenge - Cumbria Crack
10in10 marathon challenge returns to the Lake District next month - Nwemail.co.uk
Choir’s acts of kindness making a big difference to local charities - Telegraph and Argus
Mum to take on 'epic' marathon challenge to raise funds for charity - Westmorland Gazette
Record-breaking ultrarunner named patron of Lake District charity - Westmorland Gazette
Balfour Beatty Brathay Apprentice Challenge - Balfour Beatty
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- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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What we don't know
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Quick facts about Brathay Trust
- What is Brathay Trust?
- Brathay Trust is a science & technology nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Everyone has the capacity to do extraordinary things that can inspire & benefit others. Brathay's mission is to improve the life chances of children, young people & families by inspiring them to engage positively in their communities. Our achievements are supported by knowledge in our research hub & revenue from our people and organisation development consultancy & our enterprising fundraising.
- When was Brathay Trust founded?
- Brathay Trust was founded in 1993.
- Where is Brathay Trust located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Brathay Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Brathay Trust trustworthy?
- Brathay Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong 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 Brathay Trust's website?
- https://www.brathay.org.uk
- Are donations to Brathay Trust 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.