Colchester Catalyst Charity
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Grant making for the relief of the sick or suffering of North East Essex
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GiveRadar's verified records show Colchester Catalyst Charity with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1963, it predates 90% of the disaster relief charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% of the 1,011 disaster relief charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for Colchester Catalyst Charity draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical disaster relief charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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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. COLCHESTER CATALYST CHARITY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
COLCHESTER CATALYST 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.
COLCHESTER CATALYST 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).
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm treatment with the charity or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership & board
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9 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
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Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 9 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Colchester Catalyst Charity
Colchester Catalyst Charity is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Colchester, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. 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 £353K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Colchester Catalyst Charity has £353K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Grant making for the relief of the sick or suffering of North East Essex Colchester Catalyst Charity is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1963.
Colchester Catalyst Charity 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.
Colchester Catalyst Charity's registered charity number is 228352. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Colchester Catalyst Charity is located in Colchester, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.
Colchester Catalyst Charity is based in Colchester 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 Colchester Catalyst Charity
- What is Colchester Catalyst Charity?
- Colchester Catalyst Charity is a disaster relief charitable company based in Colchester, United Kingdom. Grant making for the relief of the sick or suffering of North East Essex
- When was Colchester Catalyst Charity founded?
- Colchester Catalyst Charity was founded in 1963.
- Where is Colchester Catalyst Charity located?
- Headquartered in Colchester, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Colchester Catalyst Charity's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £353,366.
- Is Colchester Catalyst Charity trustworthy?
- Colchester Catalyst Charity 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 Colchester Catalyst Charity's website?
- https://www.colchestercatalyst.co.uk
- Are donations to Colchester Catalyst 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.