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Elgin Vineyard Church

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About Elgin Vineyard Church

Our charity is set up to advance the Christian religion for the public benefit in accordance with our own statement of faith. We do this through the organisation and provision of Christian worship, through provision of such facilities and services as are appropriate for the church, to enable it to fulfil its mission to the members of the church, visitors to the church and the local community and the wider community. Also through the provision of facilities for Christian training and service, the support and provision of Christian evangelism and outreach and through the provision of assistance to the wider Christian Church and its ministries. This year alone we have held a community Easter Egg Hunt for 250plus people, we …

Founded
Headquarters
Moray, Scotland
Foundation type
SCIO

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education 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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Elgin Vineyard Church has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • Its integrity score of 49 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Elgin Vineyard Church is a registered education nonprofit based in Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2024. Its registration number is SC053205. 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 £68K in annual revenue.

Elgin Vineyard Church's official registration number is SC053205, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Elgin Vineyard Church 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 education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Elgin Vineyard Church is located in Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.

Based on official tax filings, Elgin Vineyard Church has £68K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Elgin Vineyard Church is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £68K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Elgin Vineyard Church 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.

Our charity is set up to advance the Christian religion for the public benefit in accordance with our own statement of faith. We do this through the organisation and provision of Christian worship, through provision of such facilities and services as are appropriate for the church, to enable it to fulfil its mission to the members of the church, visitors to the church and the local community and the wider community. Also through the provision of facilities for Christian training and service, the support and provision of Christian evangelism and outreach and through the provision of assistance to the wider Christian Church and its ministries. This year alone we have... Elgin Vineyard Church is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2024.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £68K is below the peer average of £994K.

You can verify Elgin Vineyard Church 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 Elgin Vineyard Church directly through its donation page (https://www.elginvineyard.co.uk/give). 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 Elgin Vineyard Church 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.

Elgin Vineyard Church is based in Moray 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.

Elgin Vineyard Church was first registered in 2024, making it approximately 2 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

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

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

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

Education this charity 87,646
Health 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.

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 · 2024
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 Elgin Vineyard Church

What is Elgin Vineyard Church?
Elgin Vineyard Church is a education scio based in Moray, United Kingdom. Our charity is set up to advance the Christian religion for the public benefit in accordance with our own statement of faith. We do this through the organisation and provision of Christian worship, through provision of such facilities and services as are appropriate for the church, to enable it to fulfil its mission to the members of the church, visitors to the church and the local community and the wider community. Also through the provision of facilities for Christian training and service, the support and provision of Christian evangelism and outreach and through the provision of assistance to the wider Christian Church and its ministries. This year alone we have held a community Easter Egg Hunt for 250plus people, we have served tea, coffee, cold drinks, biscuits and fruit at the junior park run monthly, we have also given food we have collected to the local food bank. We have been running a community brunch monthly for members of the church to invite friends and family too 'the advancement of religion' The organisation's purposes are: To advance the Christian religion for the public benefit in accordance with the Statement of Faith in the Schedule hereto attached in such parts of the United Kingdom and the world through: * The organisation and provision of Christian worship. * The provision of such facilities and services as are appropriate for the Church, to enable it to fulfil its mission to the members of the Church, visitors to the Church and the local community and the wider community. * The provision of facilities for Christian training and service. * The support and provision of Christian evangelism and outreach. * The provision of assistance to the wider Christian church in its ministries.
When was Elgin Vineyard Church founded?
Elgin Vineyard Church was founded in 2024.
Where is Elgin Vineyard Church located?
Headquartered in Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Elgin Vineyard Church's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
Is Elgin Vineyard Church trustworthy?
Elgin Vineyard Church 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 Elgin Vineyard Church's registration number?
Registration: SC053205 (United Kingdom).
What is Elgin Vineyard Church's website?
https://www.elginvineyard.co.uk
Are donations to Elgin Vineyard Church 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.