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Charities Trust works with organisations, individuals and other charities to increase charitable giving with particular emphasis on tax effective donations. It does this by providing donation management services including payroll giving, online and offline sponsorship facilities and processing of donations for charity appeals.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCharities Trust is a registered arts & culture nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £74M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Charities 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 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
Charities Trust is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.
Based on official tax filings, Charities Trust has £74M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £669K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Charities Trust is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £74M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Charities 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.
Charities 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. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. 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.
Charities Trust works with organisations, individuals and other charities to increase charitable giving with particular emphasis on tax effective donations. It does this by providing donation management services including payroll giving, online and offline sponsorship facilities and processing of donations for charity appeals. Charities Trust is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1987.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United Kingdom: Charities Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of £74M is well above the peer average of £669K.
Charities 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. CHARITIES TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
CHARITIES 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.
CHARITIES 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
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Officers & trustees (6)
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NeutralCharities 'damaging public trust' relying on artificial intelligence to create campaign images - GB News
Hong Kong Arts Festival and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Co-present the Annual "No Limits" - pan african visions
Co-presented by the Hong Kong Arts Festival and The Hong Kong Jockey Club - Business Post Nigeria
Co-presented by the Hong Kong Arts Festival and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust The 8th No Limits Opens with Performance by World's 1st Professional Inclusive Orchestra of The Nature of Why - Thailand Business News
Hong Kong Arts Festival opens with Jockey Club backing - The Standard (HK)
BPCC Expands CNA Program with $50,000 Grant from Louisiana Charities Trust - Bossier Press-Tribune
Holkar Trust begins worship of Queen Ahilyabai idol relocated after Manikarnika Ghat demolition - The New Indian Express
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar’s statues damaged at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi: Indore-based trust - ThePrint
Manikarnika Ghat demolition sparks backlash across Madhya Pradesh: Khasgi Trust demands probe and restorati... - Bhaskar English
National newspapers announce their Christmas 2025 charity partners - UK Fundraising
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
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- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Quick facts about Charities Trust
- What is Charities Trust?
- Charities Trust is a arts & culture nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Charities Trust works with organisations, individuals and other charities to increase charitable giving with particular emphasis on tax effective donations. It does this by providing donation management services including payroll giving, online and offline sponsorship facilities and processing of donations for charity appeals.
- When was Charities Trust founded?
- Charities Trust was founded in 1987.
- Where is Charities Trust located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Charities Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Charities Trust trustworthy?
- Charities 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 Charities Trust's website?
- https://www.charitiestrust.org
- Are donations to Charities 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.