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Bridgeton Burns Club

East Dunbartonshire, Scotland Reg: SC015476 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About Bridgeton Burns Club

Assist children and young people develop by funding and facilitating opportunities which we have been doing since 1870 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' (a) To celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns by a social gathering to honour the memory and work of our National Poet. (b) To encourage and promote knowledge of his name and works and of Scottish history and literature by means of a schools competition and to award prizes at a concert to take place on a suitable date after the schools competition. (c) To encourage young persons who show talent and promise in the field of music, literature, art or …

Founded
Headquarters
East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Foundation type
Unincorporated Association

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: 49
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

GiveRadar's verified records show Bridgeton Burns Club with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • Established in 1963, it is among the oldest education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2026. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 49 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 (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bridgeton Burns Club is a registered education nonprofit based in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. Its registration number is SC015476. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £70K in annual revenue.

Bridgeton Burns Club's official registration number is SC015476, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Bridgeton Burns Club has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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.

Bridgeton Burns Club is located in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bridgeton Burns Club has £70K 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.

Bridgeton Burns Club is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. It has £70K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bridgeton Burns Club is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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.

Assist children and young people develop by funding and facilitating opportunities which we have been doing since 1870 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' (a) To celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns by a social gathering to honour the memory and work of our National Poet. (b) To encourage and promote knowledge of his name and works and of Scottish history and literature by means of a schools competition and to award prizes at a concert to take place on a suitable date after the schools competition. (c) To encourage young persons who show talent... Bridgeton Burns Club is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1963.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £70K is below the peer average of £994K.

Bridgeton Burns Club is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC015476.

You can verify Bridgeton Burns Club 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.

Contact Bridgeton Burns Club 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 Bridgeton Burns Club 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.

Bridgeton Burns Club is based in East Dunbartonshire 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.

Bridgeton Burns Club was first registered in 1963, making it approximately 63 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

5 years on file from oscr (FY2026): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2026, FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2026
OSCR
Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2022
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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 2026 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 · FY2026 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 · 1963
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 Bridgeton Burns Club

What is Bridgeton Burns Club?
Bridgeton Burns Club is a education unincorporated association based in East Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom. Assist children and young people develop by funding and facilitating opportunities which we have been doing since 1870 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' (a) To celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns by a social gathering to honour the memory and work of our National Poet. (b) To encourage and promote knowledge of his name and works and of Scottish history and literature by means of a schools competition and to award prizes at a concert to take place on a suitable date after the schools competition. (c) To encourage young persons who show talent and promise in the field of music, literature, art or drama or any other of the arts, and who are experiencing financial difficulty in pursuing their talent and promise in their chosen field. Withour prejudice to the generality, the Club shall have the power to provide financial assistance to such children.
When was Bridgeton Burns Club founded?
Bridgeton Burns Club was founded in 1963.
Where is Bridgeton Burns Club located?
Headquartered in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Bridgeton Burns Club's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2026 is approximately £10K-£100K.
Is Bridgeton Burns Club trustworthy?
Bridgeton Burns Club has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 Bridgeton Burns Club's registration number?
Registration: SC015476 (United Kingdom).
What is Bridgeton Burns Club's website?
https://www.bridgetonburnsclub.org.uk
Are donations to Bridgeton Burns Club 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.