Children of Watamu
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Education/Training. Relief of poverty.The main aim of the charity is to maintain the Happy House Project. It is a home for children, many of whom have been orphaned, neglected, beaten, abandoned and abused in many ways. The charity provides for these children kindergarten and primary education at Sue Hayward's Happy House School and secondary education at local high schools
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Children of Watamu has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
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5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. CHILDREN OF WATAMU is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
CHILDREN OF WATAMU 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 WATAMU 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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Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about Children of Watamu
Children of Watamu is a registered education nonprofit based in Wantage, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its registration number is 1098731. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £94K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Children of Watamu has £94K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Education/Training. Relief of poverty.The main aim of the charity is to maintain the Happy House Project. It is a home for children, many of whom have been orphaned, neglected, beaten, abandoned and abused in many ways. The charity provides for these children kindergarten and primary education at Sue Hayward's Happy House School and secondary education at local high schools Children of Watamu is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2003.
Children of Watamu 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 1098731.
Children of Watamu's registered charity number is 1098731. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Children of Watamu is located in Wantage, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Children of Watamu is based in Wantage in England. 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.
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Quick facts about Children of Watamu
- What is Children of Watamu?
- Children of Watamu is a education trust based in Wantage, United Kingdom. Education/Training. Relief of poverty.The main aim of the charity is to maintain the Happy House Project. It is a home for children, many of whom have been orphaned, neglected, beaten, abandoned and abused in many ways. The charity provides for these children kindergarten and primary education at Sue Hayward's Happy House School and secondary education at local high schools
- When was Children of Watamu founded?
- Children of Watamu was founded in 2003.
- Where is Children of Watamu located?
- Headquartered in Wantage, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Children of Watamu's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £93,954.
- Is Children of Watamu trustworthy?
- Children of Watamu has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Children of Watamu's registration number?
- Registration: 1098731 (United Kingdom).
- What is Children of Watamu's website?
- https://www.childrenofwatamu.org
- Are donations to Children of Watamu 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.