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To promote the learning and study of Gaelic. This is achieved through the making of grants to students of Gaelic at Scottish universities and by giving small publication grants to authors of materials written in or relating to Scottish Gaelic. 'the advancement of education' Catherine McCaig's Trust Scheme 1963 - The governing body, after paying the necessary expenses of management and the burdens and taxes affecting the Education Fund in each financial year, including any balance carried forward... (a) they shall pay to the Board of Managers or other body responsible for the financial affairs of the United Free Church of Scotland in the Island of Lismore the sum of £20 to be expended by the said person or body …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Catherine McCaig Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- Established in 1957, it is among the oldest education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 39 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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- financial records (4 filed years)
- a website
- a contact email
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCatherine McCaig Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1957 and has been operating for 69 years. Its registration number is SC002649. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 39/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £77K in annual revenue.
Catherine McCaig Trust's official registration number is SC002649, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Catherine McCaig Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. 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 39 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Catherine McCaig Trust is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1957 and has been active for 69 years.
Based on official tax filings, Catherine McCaig Trust has £77K 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.
Catherine McCaig Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It has £77K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Catherine McCaig Trust 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.
To promote the learning and study of Gaelic. This is achieved through the making of grants to students of Gaelic at Scottish universities and by giving small publication grants to authors of materials written in or relating to Scottish Gaelic. 'the advancement of education' Catherine McCaig's Trust Scheme 1963 - The governing body, after paying the necessary expenses of management and the burdens and taxes affecting the Education Fund in each financial year, including any balance carried forward... (a) they shall pay to the Board of Managers or other body responsible for the financial affairs of the United Free Church of Scotland in the Island of Lismore the sum of... Catherine McCaig Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1957.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £77K is below the peer average of £994K.
You can verify Catherine McCaig 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. 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 Catherine McCaig Trust 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 Catherine McCaig 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.
Catherine McCaig Trust is based in Glasgow 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.
Catherine McCaig Trust was first registered in 1957, making it approximately 69 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.
Filing history
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Catherine McCaig 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.
Catherine McCaig 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 · 1957
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Quick facts about Catherine McCaig Trust
- What is Catherine McCaig Trust?
- Catherine McCaig Trust is a education nonprofit organization based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. To promote the learning and study of Gaelic. This is achieved through the making of grants to students of Gaelic at Scottish universities and by giving small publication grants to authors of materials written in or relating to Scottish Gaelic. 'the advancement of education' Catherine McCaig's Trust Scheme 1963 - The governing body, after paying the necessary expenses of management and the burdens and taxes affecting the Education Fund in each financial year, including any balance carried forward... (a) they shall pay to the Board of Managers or other body responsible for the financial affairs of the United Free Church of Scotland in the Island of Lismore the sum of £20 to be expended by the said person or body in supplementing the fees paid to Ministers who conduct services in the said Church or perform pastoral duties among the congregation of the said Church. (b) they shall pay to the Town Council of Oban the sum of £20 to be applied in providing coals for such deserving poor people in Oban as the Town Council in their sole and absolute discretion may think best....(d) they shall pay any McCaig Scholarships or Bursaries continued under section17. and (e) they shall meet expenditure incurred under sections 13 to 16, both, inclusive. Section 13 concerns McCaig Bursaries which are open to Protestants and shall be tenable at any Scottish University. Section 14 concerns McCaig Post-graduate Scholarships. Section 15 and 16 allows the governing body to make grants in aid of publication of any contemporary or other work of Celtic scholarships whether written in Gaelic or in another language and allows the governing body to make grants to assist bodies and persons to undertake research or other activities which will encourage and develop interest in Gaelic.
- When was Catherine McCaig Trust founded?
- Catherine McCaig Trust was founded in 1957.
- Where is Catherine McCaig Trust located?
- Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Catherine McCaig Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10K-£100K.
- Is Catherine McCaig Trust trustworthy?
- Catherine McCaig Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Catherine McCaig Trust's registration number?
- Registration: SC002649 (United Kingdom).
- What is Catherine McCaig Trust's website?
- https://www.mccaigtrust.co.uk
- Are donations to Catherine McCaig 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.