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The purpose of Fife Health Charity is the enhancement of healthcare and patient welfare in Fife. It does this by awarding grants which are aligned to its charitable purposes. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the saving of lives' The purposes of the charity are: • The enhancement of healthcare and patient welfare in Fife, through: a) improvement of the physical and mental health of Fife Health Board’s population and our staff. b) prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. c) provision of services and facilities in connection to the above. and d) research into any matters relating to the causation, prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness, or any other matters relating to the health service as the Trustees see fit..
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Fife Health Board Endowment Funds has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- Established in 1949, it is among the oldest education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. 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 51 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFife Health Board Endowment Funds is a registered education nonprofit based in Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1949 and has been operating for 77 years. Its registration number is SC011988. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue.
Fife Health Board Endowment Funds's official registration number is SC011988, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Fife Health Board Endowment Funds has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 94% 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.
Fife Health Board Endowment Funds is located in Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1949 and has been active for 77 years.
Based on official tax filings, Fife Health Board Endowment Funds has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 6%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Fife Health Board Endowment Funds is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. It has £1M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Fife Health Board Endowment Funds is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). 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 purpose of Fife Health Charity is the enhancement of healthcare and patient welfare in Fife. It does this by awarding grants which are aligned to its charitable purposes. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the saving of lives' The purposes of the charity are: • The enhancement of healthcare and patient welfare in Fife, through: a) improvement of the physical and mental health of Fife Health Board’s population and our staff. b) prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. c) provision of services and facilities in connection to the above. and d) research into any matters relating to the causation, prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness, or any other matters... Fife Health Board Endowment Funds is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1949.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £994K.
Fife Health Board Endowment Funds 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 SC011988.
You can verify Fife Health Board Endowment Funds 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 Fife Health Board Endowment Funds directly through its donation page (https://www.nhsfife.org/how-to-support-us/). 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 Fife Health Board Endowment Funds 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.
Fife Health Board Endowment Funds is based in Dunfermline 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.
Fife Health Board Endowment Funds was first registered in 1949, making it approximately 77 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.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Fife Health Board Endowment Funds 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.
Fife Health Board Endowment Funds 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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Founding date · 1949
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Quick facts about Fife Health Board Endowment Funds
- What is Fife Health Board Endowment Funds?
- Fife Health Board Endowment Funds is a education trust based in Dunfermline, United Kingdom. The purpose of Fife Health Charity is the enhancement of healthcare and patient welfare in Fife. It does this by awarding grants which are aligned to its charitable purposes. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the saving of lives' The purposes of the charity are: • The enhancement of healthcare and patient welfare in Fife, through: a) improvement of the physical and mental health of Fife Health Board’s population and our staff. b) prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. c) provision of services and facilities in connection to the above. and d) research into any matters relating to the causation, prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness, or any other matters relating to the health service as the Trustees see fit..
- When was Fife Health Board Endowment Funds founded?
- Fife Health Board Endowment Funds was founded in 1949.
- Where is Fife Health Board Endowment Funds located?
- Headquartered in Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Fife Health Board Endowment Funds's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Fife Health Board Endowment Funds trustworthy?
- Fife Health Board Endowment Funds has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 Fife Health Board Endowment Funds's registration number?
- Registration: SC011988 (United Kingdom).
- What is Fife Health Board Endowment Funds's website?
- https://www.nhsfife.org/fife-health-charity/
- Are donations to Fife Health Board Endowment Funds 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.