Erskine Veterans Charity
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The Charity’s objectives: Care: Veterans and their spouses receive good quality, person-centred care from leaving the armed forces through to the end of their lives. Accommodation: Veterans have a place to live when they leave the Armed Forces. Community: Veterans suffering from loneliness have a place to go, learning new skills and enjoying a sense of camaraderie. An effective and efficient organisation. Our services include: Residential care homes: one in Edinburgh and one within our Bishopton Veterans Village. • Transitional Supported Accommodation for Veterans who leave the military at relatively short notice and need assistance to reintegrate into civilian life, within 23 apartments. • 44 family cottages and 5 Supported Living Accommodation apartments for Veterans and their families to live …
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- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 22,514 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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#23,447 of 26,147 health charities in the United Kingdom on integrity score
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Frequently asked questions about Erskine Veterans Charity
Erskine Veterans Charity is a registered health nonprofit based in Bishopton, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its registration number is SC006609. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £27M in annual revenue.
Based on official filings, Erskine Veterans Charity has £27M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for health charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 14%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Charity’s objectives: Care: Veterans and their spouses receive good quality, person-centred care from leaving the armed forces through to the end of their lives. Accommodation: Veterans have a place to live when they leave the Armed Forces. Community: Veterans suffering from loneliness have a place to go, learning new skills and enjoying a sense of camaraderie. An effective and efficient organisation. Our services include: Residential care homes: one in Edinburgh and one within our Bishopton Veterans Village. • Transitional Supported Accommodation for Veterans who leave the military at relatively short notice and need assistance to reintegrate into civilian life, within 23 apartments. • 44 family cottages and 5 Supported... Erskine Veterans Charity is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1997.
Erskine Veterans 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. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC006609.
Erskine Veterans Charity's official registration number is SC006609, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Erskine Veterans Charity is located in Bishopton, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Erskine Veterans Charity is based in Bishopton 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.
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Quick facts about Erskine Veterans Charity
- What is Erskine Veterans Charity?
- Erskine Veterans Charity is a health charitable company based in Bishopton, United Kingdom. The Charity’s objectives: Care: Veterans and their spouses receive good quality, person-centred care from leaving the armed forces through to the end of their lives. Accommodation: Veterans have a place to live when they leave the Armed Forces. Community: Veterans suffering from loneliness have a place to go, learning new skills and enjoying a sense of camaraderie. An effective and efficient organisation. Our services include: Residential care homes: one in Edinburgh and one within our Bishopton Veterans Village. • Transitional Supported Accommodation for Veterans who leave the military at relatively short notice and need assistance to reintegrate into civilian life, within 23 apartments. • 44 family cottages and 5 Supported Living Accommodation apartments for Veterans and their families to live independent lives. • Accommodation and support services for Veterans services. • Veterans activity centres within Bishopton and Forres. • A Home Support service. 'the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' (a) The provision of financial support to men and women with a current or former record of armed service or service in support of, or alongside the armed services together with dependents or surviving dependents of such personnel who find themselves in necessitous circumstances on terms which are most appropriate to their individual needs. (b) The provision of long term nursing care and short term and respite nursing care within the United Kingdom. (c) The provision of health care including residential long term care, residential short term and respite care, day care, domiciliary care and all appropriate relevant recreational and therapeutic programmes within the United Kingdom. (d) The creation of centres of excellence for nursing and residential care together with the creation of training opportunities for personnel involved in nursing and health care and medical and allied professions. (e) The provision of employment opportunities for individuals with physical or other disabilities, the provision of rehabilitation assessment and training for individuals with physical disabilities and other disadvantages which could be impediments to independent living. (f) The provision, construction, improvement, or management for persons who are aged or infirm or disabled or handicapped (whether mentally or physically) and in need thereof of housing and any associated amenities specially designed or adapted to meet the disabilities and requirements of such persons.
- When was Erskine Veterans Charity founded?
- Erskine Veterans Charity was founded in 1997.
- Where is Erskine Veterans Charity located?
- Headquartered in Bishopton, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Erskine Veterans Charity's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £27.4 million. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Erskine Veterans Charity trustworthy?
- Erskine Veterans Charity has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Erskine Veterans Charity's registration number?
- Registration: SC006609 (United Kingdom).
- What is Erskine Veterans Charity's website?
- https://www.erskine.org.uk
- Are donations to Erskine Veterans 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.