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Celtic FC Foundation works to create opportunities for society’s most vulnerable and marginalised groups – principally, we address root causes of poverty by equipping individuals with the tools and means to reverse inequality. We raise funds through grant applications, hosting dinners and sponsored events to deliver projects ourselves or with selected partners. We hold an annual Christmas Appeal to raise funds to support families, pensioners, homeless and partner organisations provide support over the festive period. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','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 …
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· FY2025 · oscr (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Celtic FC Foundation 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
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- a website
- a donation page
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
- a contact email (present for 81% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCeltic FC Foundation 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 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its registration number is SC024648. 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 £4M in annual revenue.
Celtic FC Foundation's official registration number is SC024648, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Celtic FC Foundation 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.
Celtic FC Foundation is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
Based on official tax filings, Celtic FC Foundation has £4M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 27%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Celtic FC Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £4M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Celtic FC Foundation is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). 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.
Celtic FC Foundation works to create opportunities for society’s most vulnerable and marginalised groups – principally, we address root causes of poverty by equipping individuals with the tools and means to reverse inequality. We raise funds through grant applications, hosting dinners and sponsored events to deliver projects ourselves or with selected partners. We hold an annual Christmas Appeal to raise funds to support families, pensioners, homeless and partner organisations provide support over the festive period. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','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... Celtic FC Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1996.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £4M is well above the peer average of £994K.
You can verify Celtic FC Foundation 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.
You can donate to Celtic FC Foundation directly through its donation page (https://charity.celticfc.com/get-involved/donate-now/). 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 Celtic FC Foundation 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.
Celtic FC Foundation 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.
Celtic FC Foundation was first registered in 1996, making it approximately 30 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Celtic FC Foundation 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.
Celtic FC Foundation 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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- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Founding date · 1996
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Quick facts about Celtic FC Foundation
- What is Celtic FC Foundation?
- Celtic FC Foundation is a education scio based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Celtic FC Foundation works to create opportunities for society’s most vulnerable and marginalised groups – principally, we address root causes of poverty by equipping individuals with the tools and means to reverse inequality. We raise funds through grant applications, hosting dinners and sponsored events to deliver projects ourselves or with selected partners. We hold an annual Christmas Appeal to raise funds to support families, pensioners, homeless and partner organisations provide support over the festive period. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','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','the promotion of religious or racial harmony','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4.1 the prevention or relief of poverty. 4.2 the advancement of education. 4.3 the advancement of citizenship or community development. 4.4 the advancement of public participation in sport. 4.5 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. 4.6 the promotion of religious or racial harmony. 4.7 the promotion of equality and diversity. 4.8 the promotion of healthy living. 4.9 the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. and 4.10 the advancement of any of the above purposes or objects by the giving of grants or loans or the provision of credit or other forms of assistance, financial or otherwise, to persons undertaking projects, initiatives and/or activities which further any of the above purposes or objects and which are wholly charitable within the meaning of the Taxes Act and section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005.
- When was Celtic FC Foundation founded?
- Celtic FC Foundation was founded in 1996.
- Where is Celtic FC Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Celtic FC Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Celtic FC Foundation trustworthy?
- Celtic FC Foundation 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 Celtic FC Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: SC024648 (United Kingdom).
- What is Celtic FC Foundation's website?
- https://charity.celticfc.com/
- Are donations to Celtic FC Foundation 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.