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The fund provides one-off grants of up to -ú250 to people living in the old borough of Birkenhead on a low income and with a long-term sickness. The grants must be used to purchase essential items. Clients must be referred by a third party such as a health visitor, social worker, advocate etc. and must provide evidence of their sickness and attend an interview with the fund administrator.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities has a partial profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1964, it predates 93% of the international charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 50 is below most of the 2,545 international charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore United Kingdom data
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a contact email
- a website (present for 61% 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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBirkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities is a registered international nonprofit based in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 50/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £15K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities's registered charity number is 217686. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. 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 50 ('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 international charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities is located in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years.
Based on official tax filings, Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities has £15K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities is classified as an International organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has £15K in annual revenue.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities 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.
The fund provides one-off grants of up to -ú250 to people living in the old borough of Birkenhead on a low income and with a long-term sickness. The grants must be used to purchase essential items. Clients must be referred by a third party such as a health visitor, social worker, advocate etc. and must provide evidence of their sickness and attend an interview with the fund administrator. Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities is classified as an international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1964.
Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £15K is below the peer average of £1M.
Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities 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.
You can verify Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities 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 Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities 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 Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities 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.
Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities is based in Birkenhead. 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.
Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities was first registered in 1964, making it approximately 62 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
1 year on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2020): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. BIRKENHEAD RELIEF IN SICKNESS CHARITIES is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
BIRKENHEAD RELIEF IN SICKNESS CHARITIES 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.
BIRKENHEAD RELIEF IN SICKNESS CHARITIES 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.
Leadership
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Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2020 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2020 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1964
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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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Official websiteNo verified website on record
Methodology
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Quick facts about Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities
- What is Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities?
- Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities is a international unincorporated association based in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. The fund provides one-off grants of up to -ú250 to people living in the old borough of Birkenhead on a low income and with a long-term sickness. The grants must be used to purchase essential items. Clients must be referred by a third party such as a health visitor, social worker, advocate etc. and must provide evidence of their sickness and attend an interview with the fund administrator.
- When was Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities founded?
- Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities was founded in 1964.
- Where is Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities located?
- Headquartered in Birkenhead, United Kingdom.
- What is Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2020 is approximately £10K-£100K.
- Is Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities trustworthy?
- Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50 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.
- Are donations to Birkenhead Relief in Sickness Charities 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.