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The objects of the Trust are to relieve sickness and suffering by the building and equipping of a Unit for the treatment of Children suffering from Cancer in Northern Ireland and generally to support expand and develop the Unit financially and otherwise. The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage Adult training,Carers,Children (5-13 year olds),Parents,Preschool (0-5 year olds),Youth (14-25 year olds) Advice/advocacy/information,Counselling/support,Education/training,Medical/health/sickness,Relief of poverty,Research/evaluation,Youth development
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· FY2024 · ccni (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Children's Cancer Unit Charity with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
- Its integrity score of 43 is below most of the 28,401 health 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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- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChildren's Cancer Unit Charity is a registered health nonprofit based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is NIC104794. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 43/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £673K in annual revenue.
Children's Cancer Unit Charity's official registration number is NIC104794, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Children's Cancer Unit Charity has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Children's Cancer Unit Charity is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Children's Cancer Unit Charity has £673K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for health charities in United Kingdom. Administrative costs account for 8% of expenses. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Children's Cancer Unit Charity is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. It has £673K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Children's Cancer Unit Charity is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
The objects of the Trust are to relieve sickness and suffering by the building and equipping of a Unit for the treatment of Children suffering from Cancer in Northern Ireland and generally to support expand and develop the Unit financially and otherwise. The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage Adult training,Carers,Children (5-13 year olds),Parents,Preschool (0-5 year olds),Youth (14-25 year olds) Advice/advocacy/information,Counselling/support,Education/training,Medical/health/sickness,Relief of poverty,Research/evaluation,Youth development Children's Cancer Unit Charity is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of £673K is comparable to the peer average of £1M.
Children's Cancer Unit Charity 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 NIC104794.
You can verify Children's Cancer Unit Charity 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's Cancer Unit Charity directly through its donation page (https://childrenscancerunit.com/donate-to-the-childrens-cancer-unit-charity/). 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's Cancer Unit Charity 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's Cancer Unit Charity is based in Belfast 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's Cancer Unit Charity was first registered in 2016, making it approximately 10 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's Cancer Unit Charity 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's Cancer Unit Charity 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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Quick facts about Children's Cancer Unit Charity
- What is Children's Cancer Unit Charity?
- Children's Cancer Unit Charity is a health trust based in Belfast, United Kingdom. The objects of the Trust are to relieve sickness and suffering by the building and equipping of a Unit for the treatment of Children suffering from Cancer in Northern Ireland and generally to support expand and develop the Unit financially and otherwise. The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage Adult training,Carers,Children (5-13 year olds),Parents,Preschool (0-5 year olds),Youth (14-25 year olds) Advice/advocacy/information,Counselling/support,Education/training,Medical/health/sickness,Relief of poverty,Research/evaluation,Youth development
- When was Children's Cancer Unit Charity founded?
- Children's Cancer Unit Charity was founded in 2016.
- Where is Children's Cancer Unit Charity located?
- Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- What is Children's Cancer Unit Charity's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100K-£1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Children's Cancer Unit Charity trustworthy?
- Children's Cancer Unit Charity has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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's Cancer Unit Charity's registration number?
- Registration: NIC104794 (United Kingdom).
- What is Children's Cancer Unit Charity's website?
- http://childrenscancerunit.com/
- Are donations to Children's Cancer Unit Charity 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.