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Our mission is to make lives better through sport, education and bringing people together. Our values are, unity, nurture, inclusion, team work, empower and driven (UNITED). BUSC will do all it can to support our community to thrive and come together in a way which is inclusive, empowering and improves the lives of those around us. We believe we can achieve this vision, by delivering 4 high level strategic objectives, these are our community is thriving, we have a sustainable impact, we are financially secure and we are UNITED in providing the best support for our community. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of public participation in sport','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Broxburn United Sports Club Trust with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 53 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBroxburn United Sports Club Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is SC039547. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £661K in annual revenue.
Broxburn United Sports Club Trust's official registration number is SC039547, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Broxburn United Sports Club Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Broxburn United Sports Club Trust is located in West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Broxburn United Sports Club Trust has £661K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 8%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Broxburn United Sports Club Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £661K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Broxburn United Sports Club Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). 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.
Our mission is to make lives better through sport, education and bringing people together. Our values are, unity, nurture, inclusion, team work, empower and driven (UNITED). BUSC will do all it can to support our community to thrive and come together in a way which is inclusive, empowering and improves the lives of those around us. We believe we can achieve this vision, by delivering 4 high level strategic objectives, these are our community is thriving, we have a sustainable impact, we are financially secure and we are UNITED in providing the best support for our community. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of public participation in sport','the... Broxburn United Sports Club Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £661K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.
Broxburn United Sports Club Trust 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 SC039547.
You can verify Broxburn United Sports Club Trust 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 Broxburn United Sports Club Trust directly through its donation page (https://www.busc.org.uk/be-the-change-support-us). 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 Broxburn United Sports Club Trust 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.
Broxburn United Sports Club Trust is based in West Lothian 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.
Broxburn United Sports Club Trust was first registered in 2008, making it approximately 18 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.
Broxburn United Sports Club 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.
Broxburn United Sports Club 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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Founding date · 2008
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Quick facts about Broxburn United Sports Club Trust
- What is Broxburn United Sports Club Trust?
- Broxburn United Sports Club Trust is a education charitable company based in West Lothian, United Kingdom. Our mission is to make lives better through sport, education and bringing people together. Our values are, unity, nurture, inclusion, team work, empower and driven (UNITED). BUSC will do all it can to support our community to thrive and come together in a way which is inclusive, empowering and improves the lives of those around us. We believe we can achieve this vision, by delivering 4 high level strategic objectives, these are our community is thriving, we have a sustainable impact, we are financially secure and we are UNITED in providing the best support for our community. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of public participation in sport','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended' promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Broxburn and environs (the 'Community') without distinction of sex, sexuality, political and religious or other opinions by providing facilities, or assist in the provision of facilities, in the interest of social welfare for recreation and other leisure-time occupation so that their conditions of life may be improved. promote for the benefit of residents of the Community, community participation in healthy recreation by the provision and management of community facilities for playing all sports.
- When was Broxburn United Sports Club Trust founded?
- Broxburn United Sports Club Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Broxburn United Sports Club Trust located?
- Headquartered in West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Broxburn United Sports Club Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Broxburn United Sports Club Trust trustworthy?
- Broxburn United Sports Club Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 Broxburn United Sports Club Trust's registration number?
- Registration: SC039547 (United Kingdom).
- What is Broxburn United Sports Club Trust's website?
- https://www.busc.org.uk
- Are donations to Broxburn United Sports Club 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.