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Community Renewal Trust has a group structure both in terms of subsidiaries and by having different teams each with specific vision, scope and approach. All parts of the group share in our organisational strategy, vision and values – united in rethinking approaches to end persistent poverty and inequity. Community Renewal Pennywell, delivering a whole-person whole-neighbourhood approach as one of the community anchor organisations in and around the neighbourhood of Muirhouse in Edinburgh. A particular focus on hosting employability work and a community food project. Community Renewal Rom Romeha, emerging as Scotland’s Community Development Trust for Roma. Delivering holistic advice, youth work and community development for Roma, by Roma. Community Renewal Lifting Neighbourhoods Together, delivering a whole-person, whole-neighbourhood, system-change programme across …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Community Renewal Trust with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% 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 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 51 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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- a contact email
- a donation page
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCommunity Renewal Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its registration number is SC043684. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue.
Community Renewal Trust's official registration number is SC043684, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Community Renewal Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Community Renewal Trust is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, Community Renewal Trust has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Community Renewal Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £1M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Community Renewal Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). 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.
Community Renewal Trust has a group structure both in terms of subsidiaries and by having different teams each with specific vision, scope and approach. All parts of the group share in our organisational strategy, vision and values – united in rethinking approaches to end persistent poverty and inequity. Community Renewal Pennywell, delivering a whole-person whole-neighbourhood approach as one of the community anchor organisations in and around the neighbourhood of Muirhouse in Edinburgh. A particular focus on hosting employability work and a community food project. Community Renewal Rom Romeha, emerging as Scotland’s Community Development Trust for Roma. Delivering holistic advice, youth work and community development for Roma, by Roma. Community Renewal... Community Renewal Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £994K.
You can verify Community Renewal Trust 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 Community Renewal Trust directly through its donation page (https://www.communityrenewal.org.uk/donate). 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 Community Renewal Trust 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.
Community Renewal Trust is based in Glasgow in Scotland. 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.
Community Renewal Trust was first registered in 2013, making it approximately 13 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.
Community Renewal 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.
Community Renewal 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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Quick facts about Community Renewal Trust
- What is Community Renewal Trust?
- Community Renewal Trust is a education scio based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Community Renewal Trust has a group structure both in terms of subsidiaries and by having different teams each with specific vision, scope and approach. All parts of the group share in our organisational strategy, vision and values – united in rethinking approaches to end persistent poverty and inequity. Community Renewal Pennywell, delivering a whole-person whole-neighbourhood approach as one of the community anchor organisations in and around the neighbourhood of Muirhouse in Edinburgh. A particular focus on hosting employability work and a community food project. Community Renewal Rom Romeha, emerging as Scotland’s Community Development Trust for Roma. Delivering holistic advice, youth work and community development for Roma, by Roma. Community Renewal Lifting Neighbourhoods Together, delivering a whole-person, whole-neighbourhood, system-change programme across Bingham, Magdalane and the Hays in Edinburgh as a test of change to end poverty. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the promotion of equality and diversity' The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 To relieve poverty by supporting people one-to-one and in groups with advice and education who are currently experiencing poverty or likely to experience poverty in future, especially where this relates to employment, health, household finances, entering education, advocating for their own needs, funerals or bereavement. 4.2 To advance citizenship or community development, by encouraging and facilitating volunteering, shared learning, youthwork and campaigning through events, activities, community groups and one-to-one services to enable capacity building and involvement. 4.3 To promote equality and diversity by supporting people to advocate for and celebrate their own needs and culture, especially promoting the voices and role of people within their own community or who have lived experience of poverty or discrimination. 4.4 To advance education by providing support and facilitating events or training, either for community members or for organisations, especially where this relates to employment, health, household finances, entering education, advocating for their own needs, funerals or bereavement. 4.5 To advance health by providing a outreach service to work in conjunction with and complement existing services and to encourage the community to access preventative health, build resilience and self-manage their conditions.
- When was Community Renewal Trust founded?
- Community Renewal Trust was founded in 2013.
- Where is Community Renewal Trust located?
- Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Community Renewal Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Community Renewal Trust trustworthy?
- Community Renewal Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 Community Renewal Trust's registration number?
- Registration: SC043684 (United Kingdom).
- What is Community Renewal Trust's website?
- https://www.communityrenewal.org.uk
- Are donations to Community Renewal 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.