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'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations' 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of religion','the advancement of health','the saving of lives','the advancement of public participation in sport','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of religious or racial harmony','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The Trust Fund shall be held for the following charitable purposes:- (One): For the preservation, conservation, maintenance, upholding and improvement of Delgatie castle and Policies and Delgatie Home Farm in the County of Aberdeen for the benefit, enjoyment and cultural advancement of the public and the advancement …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Delgatie Castle Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- Established in 1988, it predates 80% of the health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2019. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 28 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDelgatie Castle Trust is a registered health nonprofit based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its registration number is SC000371. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 28/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £111K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Delgatie Castle Trust's official registration number is SC000371, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Delgatie Castle Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 28/100. 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 28 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Delgatie Castle Trust is located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
Based on official tax filings, Delgatie Castle Trust has £111K 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.
Delgatie Castle Trust is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. It has £111K in annual revenue.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Delgatie Castle 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Delgatie Castle Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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.
'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations' 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of religion','the advancement of health','the saving of lives','the advancement of public participation in sport','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of religious or racial harmony','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The Trust Fund shall be held for the following charitable purposes:- (One): For the preservation, conservation, maintenance, upholding and improvement of Delgatie castle and Policies and Delgatie Home Farm in the County of Aberdeen for the benefit... Delgatie Castle Trust is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1988.
Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £111K is below the peer average of £1M.
Delgatie Castle Trust 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 SC000371.
You can verify Delgatie Castle 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.
Contact Delgatie Castle Trust directly for current donation methods. 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 Delgatie Castle 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.
Delgatie Castle Trust is based in Aberdeenshire 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.
Delgatie Castle Trust was first registered in 1988, making it approximately 38 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.
Filing history
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Delgatie Castle 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.
Delgatie Castle 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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Financial data · FY2019 on record
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Founding date · 1988
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Delgatie Castle Trust
- What is Delgatie Castle Trust?
- Delgatie Castle Trust is a health trust based in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. 'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations' 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of religion','the advancement of health','the saving of lives','the advancement of public participation in sport','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of religious or racial harmony','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The Trust Fund shall be held for the following charitable purposes:- (One): For the preservation, conservation, maintenance, upholding and improvement of Delgatie castle and Policies and Delgatie Home Farm in the County of Aberdeen for the benefit, enjoyment and cultural advancement of the public and the advancement of education, including research into the architecture and history of the buildings and lands and the natural history of the area. (Two) For the provision of access to the castle and Policies by members of the public for the purpose of improving their education and knowledge of historic buildings. (Three): For the provision of access to the castle Policies and grounds to members of the public to provide facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare. (Four): (a) For the relief of poverty among persons of the surname Hay or born with the surname Hay who are in necessitous circumstances and (b) For the advancement of education among persons of that name by the provision of scholarships, grants or loans.
- When was Delgatie Castle Trust founded?
- Delgatie Castle Trust was founded in 1988.
- Where is Delgatie Castle Trust located?
- Headquartered in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Delgatie Castle Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2019 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is Delgatie Castle Trust trustworthy?
- Delgatie Castle Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 28 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Delgatie Castle Trust's registration number?
- Registration: SC000371 (United Kingdom).
- What is Delgatie Castle Trust's website?
- https://www.delgatiecastle.com
- Are donations to Delgatie Castle 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.