The John Townsend Trust
About
Our mission is to educate and care for d/Deaf children and young people or young people with communication difficulties, who may have additional needs, for a positive future within work and their communities, preparing them for a positive future. We provide education, care, therapy, medical support, independence training and residential care
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The John Townsend Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2014. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 57 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore United Kingdom data
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
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Filing history
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. THE JOHN TOWNSEND TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE JOHN TOWNSEND 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.
THE JOHN TOWNSEND 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).
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Leadership & board
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1 red flag detected
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 6 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 4 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The John Townsend Trust
The John Townsend Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Margate, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 57/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £14M in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Based on official filings, The John Townsend Trust has £14M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Our mission is to educate and care for d/Deaf children and young people or young people with communication difficulties, who may have additional needs, for a positive future within work and their communities, preparing them for a positive future. We provide education, care, therapy, medical support, independence training and residential care The John Townsend Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2008.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The John Townsend Trust. 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.
The John Townsend Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
The John Townsend Trust's registered charity number is 1127209. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The John Townsend Trust is located in Margate, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
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Quick facts about The John Townsend Trust
- What is The John Townsend Trust?
- The John Townsend Trust is a education charitable company based in Margate, United Kingdom. Our mission is to educate and care for d/Deaf children and young people or young people with communication difficulties, who may have additional needs, for a positive future within work and their communities, preparing them for a positive future. We provide education, care, therapy, medical support, independence training and residential care
- When was The John Townsend Trust founded?
- The John Townsend Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is The John Townsend Trust located?
- Headquartered in Margate, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The John Townsend Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2014 is £13.7 million. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The John Townsend Trust trustworthy?
- The John Townsend Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 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 The John Townsend Trust's website?
- https://www.johntownsendtrust.org.uk
- Are donations to The John Townsend 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.