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Fernhill School Ltd

Glasgow, Scotland Reg: SC011011 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
28/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Fernhill School Ltd

'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of education','the advancement of religion' The objects for which the Company is established are:- (a) To promote education generally and in particular the education of boys and girls and for that purpose to establish, acquire, purchase, erect, lease, develop, carry on an maintain Schools at such places within Scotland or elsewhere in the United Kingdom as shall from time to time be determined, and in particular without prejudice to said generality to carry on a primary school for boys and girls. (b) To acquire and take over the school hi thereto carried on by the Sisters' of Notre Dame and known as …

Founded
Headquarters
Glasgow, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 28
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2021, which is 5 years ago.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Fernhill School Ltd has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • Established in 1975, it predates 90% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • 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
  • Its integrity score of 28 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
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • 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

Fernhill School Ltd 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 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its registration number is SC011011. 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 £2M in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Fernhill School Ltd's official registration number is SC011011, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Fernhill School Ltd 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. 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.

Fernhill School Ltd is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years.

Based on official tax filings, Fernhill School Ltd has £2M 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. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Fernhill School Ltd is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £2M in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Fernhill School Ltd. 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, Fernhill School Ltd 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%). 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 carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of education','the advancement of religion' The objects for which the Company is established are:- (a) To promote education generally and in particular the education of boys and girls and for that purpose to establish, acquire, purchase, erect, lease, develop, carry on an maintain Schools at such places within Scotland or elsewhere in the United Kingdom as shall from time to time be determined, and in particular without prejudice to said generality to carry on a primary school for boys and girls. (b) To acquire and take over the school hi thereto carried... Fernhill School Ltd is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1975.

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 £2M is well above the peer average of £994K.

Fernhill School Ltd 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 SC011011.

You can verify Fernhill School Ltd 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.

Contact Fernhill School Ltd 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 Fernhill School Ltd 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.

Fernhill School Ltd 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.

Fernhill School Ltd was first registered in 1975, making it approximately 51 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
£1M-£10M
100% to programs
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Filing history

1 year on file from oscr (FY2021): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
53
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£2.2M 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 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 2021 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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 · FY2021 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 · 1975
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 Fernhill School Ltd

What is Fernhill School Ltd?
Fernhill School Ltd is a education charitable company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. 'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of education','the advancement of religion' The objects for which the Company is established are:- (a) To promote education generally and in particular the education of boys and girls and for that purpose to establish, acquire, purchase, erect, lease, develop, carry on an maintain Schools at such places within Scotland or elsewhere in the United Kingdom as shall from time to time be determined, and in particular without prejudice to said generality to carry on a primary school for boys and girls. (b) To acquire and take over the school hi thereto carried on by the Sisters' of Notre Dame and known as Notre Dame Primary School Fernhill as a primary school for boys and girls. (c) To provide facilities for systematic education, instruction and study in various branches of knowledge, and to employ Headmasters or Headmistresses, Teachers and others for giving lectures, demonstrations, instruction and teaching on such subjects. (d) To grant and establish or join or concur in the granting and establishment of prizes, exhibitions, scholarships, bursaries, or others connected with the Company. to make payments of or towards the expenses of pupils or scholars by way of travelling grants or otherwise: and to supply them with clothing. uniform, equipment, books, light, heat, medical attention and other necessaries or conveniences upon such terms, whether gratuitously or otherwise, as may seem expedient. (e) To enter into arrangements or to act in conjunction with Educational Authorities, Associations, Institutions or others, if thought expedient for the effectual attainment of the objects for which the School is established.
When was Fernhill School Ltd founded?
Fernhill School Ltd was founded in 1975.
Where is Fernhill School Ltd located?
Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Fernhill School Ltd's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2021 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Fernhill School Ltd trustworthy?
Fernhill School Ltd 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 Fernhill School Ltd's registration number?
Registration: SC011011 (United Kingdom).
What is Fernhill School Ltd's website?
https://fernhill-school.com/
Are donations to Fernhill School Ltd 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.