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3.2 The Trust is established to support by means of financial assistance and voluntary work to any charitable project for the prevention and relief of poverty, suffering and distress, the advancement of education, the promotion of the Christian faith, the promotion of sustainable development and the promotion, preservation and protection of health of the inhabitants, and, in particular but not exclusively children and young people under the age of 25 (hereinafter referred to as “the beneficiaries”) in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Uganda, Haiti, the Dominican Republican and such other countries that may from time to time be identified (hereinafter referred to as the “area of benefit”) and to promote the benefit of those beneficiaries who are in need of assistance …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Children of the Nations UK with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
- Its integrity score of 41 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 + methodologyChildren of the Nations UK is a registered education nonprofit based in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is NIC101681. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £228K in annual revenue.
Children of the Nations UK's official registration number is NIC101681, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Children of the Nations UK has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('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.
Children of the Nations UK is located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Children of the Nations UK has £228K 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.
Children of the Nations UK is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. It has £228K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Children of the Nations UK is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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.
3.2 The Trust is established to support by means of financial assistance and voluntary work to any charitable project for the prevention and relief of poverty, suffering and distress, the advancement of education, the promotion of the Christian faith, the promotion of sustainable development and the promotion, preservation and protection of health of the inhabitants, and, in particular but not exclusively children and young people under the age of 25 (hereinafter referred to as “the beneficiaries”) in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Uganda, Haiti, the Dominican Republican and such other countries that may from time to time be identified (hereinafter referred to as the “area of benefit”) and to promote the... Children of the Nations UK is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £228K is below the peer average of £994K.
Children of the Nations UK is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality. Its Charity Commission registration number is NIC101681.
You can verify Children of the Nations UK 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 Children of the Nations UK directly through its donation page (https://cotnukireland.org/givemonthly). 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 Children of the Nations UK 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.
Children of the Nations UK is based in County Armagh in Northern Ireland. 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.
Children of the Nations UK was first registered in 2015, making it approximately 11 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.
Children of the Nations UK 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.
Children of the Nations UK 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 · 2015
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- What is Children of the Nations UK?
- Children of the Nations UK is a education trust based in County Armagh, United Kingdom. 3.2 The Trust is established to support by means of financial assistance and voluntary work to any charitable project for the prevention and relief of poverty, suffering and distress, the advancement of education, the promotion of the Christian faith, the promotion of sustainable development and the promotion, preservation and protection of health of the inhabitants, and, in particular but not exclusively children and young people under the age of 25 (hereinafter referred to as “the beneficiaries”) in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Uganda, Haiti, the Dominican Republican and such other countries that may from time to time be identified (hereinafter referred to as the “area of benefit”) and to promote the benefit of those beneficiaries who are in need of assistance as a result of their poverty or social and economic circumstances by associating with the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisations and the inhabitants of the area of benefit in a common effort to provide residential accommodation, education and facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation to improve the conditions of life for the said beneficiaries and in particular: 3.2.1 to relieve poverty and hunger in the area of benefit by any charitable means and in particular through the establishment or support of homes, orphanages or institutions for orphans and destitute children and by the provision of food, clothing and care; 3.2.2 the relief of sickness among the beneficiaries by the provision of, or assistance in the provision of medical facilities and counselling and by the provision of advice, information and financial assistance with the costs of medical treatment and the provision of items and services required to ease their suffering; 3.2.3 to encourage new, and strengthen existing, partnerships with churches and evangelical groups in the area of benefit in an effort to enable local churches to support local communities in religious education and poverty alleviation; 3.2.4 to advance the education of children and young people on the basis of Christian principles through their educational and leisure activities so as to develop their spiritual, physical, mental and emotional capacities in such ways as the Trustees may from time to time think fit; 3.2.5 to promote Christianity, provide Christian literature and educate people in the area of benefit through evangelism and the provision of biblically based teaching, discipleship training, meetings, bible studies and social activities; 3.2.6 to recruit, select and send out volunteers for both short and long term service within the area of benefit; 3.2.7 to advance any other exclusively charitable purpose as the Trustees, may from time to time, decide in accordance with the law of charity. The prevention or relief of poverty,The advancement of education,The advancement of religion,The advancement of health or the saving of lives,The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage Children (5-13 year olds),Overseas/developing countries,Preschool (0-5 year olds),Youth (14-25 year olds) Accommodation/housing,Counselling/support,Education/training,Medical/health/sickness,Relief of poverty,Religious activities,Sport/recreation,Youth development
- When was Children of the Nations UK founded?
- Children of the Nations UK was founded in 2015.
- Where is Children of the Nations UK located?
- Headquartered in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- What is Children of the Nations UK's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is Children of the Nations UK trustworthy?
- Children of the Nations UK has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 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 Children of the Nations UK's registration number?
- Registration: NIC101681 (United Kingdom).
- What is Children of the Nations UK's website?
- https://cotnukireland.org
- Are donations to Children of the Nations UK 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.