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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About COTAG 4x4 Response

The charity remained available 24/7, 365 days of the year to respond to calls for assistance. Volunteers are contactable by telephone, VHF radio and Broadnet radio and will mobilise whenever required. These requirements can include transporting nurses from home to their place of work when ordinary means of transport are not suitable or available. transporting urgent blood samples from GP practices to the laboratory in Aberdeen and assisting Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service during periods of flooding, wildfire or other adverse weather. In addition, we will respond to any call for assistance from category 1 responders during critical incidents or major civil incidents. 'the saving of lives','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, …

Founded
Headquarters
Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show COTAG 4x4 Response with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 49 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 82% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

COTAG 4x4 Response is a registered health nonprofit based in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its registration number is SC037191. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £13K in annual revenue.

COTAG 4x4 Response's official registration number is SC037191, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

COTAG 4x4 Response has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

COTAG 4x4 Response is located in Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Based on official tax filings, COTAG 4x4 Response has £13K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

COTAG 4x4 Response is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £13K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, COTAG 4x4 Response is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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 charity remained available 24/7, 365 days of the year to respond to calls for assistance. Volunteers are contactable by telephone, VHF radio and Broadnet radio and will mobilise whenever required. These requirements can include transporting nurses from home to their place of work when ordinary means of transport are not suitable or available. transporting urgent blood samples from GP practices to the laboratory in Aberdeen and assisting Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service during periods of flooding, wildfire or other adverse weather. In addition, we will respond to any call for assistance from category 1 responders during critical incidents or major civil incidents. 'the saving of lives','the... COTAG 4x4 Response is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £13K is below the peer average of £1M.

COTAG 4x4 Response 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. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC037191.

You can verify COTAG 4x4 Response 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. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). 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 COTAG 4x4 Response directly through its donation page (https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/18667#!/DonationDetails). 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 COTAG 4x4 Response 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.

COTAG 4x4 Response is based 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.

COTAG 4x4 Response was first registered in 2006, making it approximately 20 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.

Annual revenue
£10K-£100K
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2025
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£0.0M revenue
FY2024
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£0.1M revenue
FY2023
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£0.0M revenue
FY2022
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£0.0M revenue
FY2021
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health this charity 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2006
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about COTAG 4x4 Response

What is COTAG 4x4 Response?
COTAG 4x4 Response is a health charitable company based in Scotland, United Kingdom. The charity remained available 24/7, 365 days of the year to respond to calls for assistance. Volunteers are contactable by telephone, VHF radio and Broadnet radio and will mobilise whenever required. These requirements can include transporting nurses from home to their place of work when ordinary means of transport are not suitable or available. transporting urgent blood samples from GP practices to the laboratory in Aberdeen and assisting Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service during periods of flooding, wildfire or other adverse weather. In addition, we will respond to any call for assistance from category 1 responders during critical incidents or major civil incidents. 'the saving of lives','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' To promote the welfare, relieve the needs and protect and preserve the health of those in the community who are isolated during periods of adverse weather conditions, environmental hazard and local emergencies.
When was COTAG 4x4 Response founded?
COTAG 4x4 Response was founded in 2006.
Where is COTAG 4x4 Response located?
Headquartered in Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is COTAG 4x4 Response's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
Is COTAG 4x4 Response trustworthy?
COTAG 4x4 Response has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 COTAG 4x4 Response's registration number?
Registration: SC037191 (United Kingdom).
What is COTAG 4x4 Response's website?
https://www.cotag.scot
Are donations to COTAG 4x4 Response 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.