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Findhorn Foundation is currently winding down and disposing of assets. It will wind up once all assets have been disposed of. The following describes its activities while it was operating: The Findhorn Foundation is dedicated to embodying the core truths at the heart of all faiths. Our transformative experiences inspire individuals to rediscover their inner spiritual wisdom and uncover their true life’s purpose. As a spiritual organisation that recognises the Sacred within nature around us, we promote environmental protection, ecological conservation and sustainability. It is our mission to provide transformative experiences that serve the world, by actively living and sharing the following spiritual practices every day: Inner Listening - we practice mindfulness and meditation to open up to our own …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Findhorn Foundation with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- Established in 1972, it predates 91% 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 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 + methodologyFindhorn Foundation 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 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its registration number is SC007233. 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.
Findhorn Foundation's official registration number is SC007233, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Findhorn Foundation 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Findhorn Foundation is located in Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.
Based on official tax filings, Findhorn Foundation has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 43% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 57%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Findhorn Foundation 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, Findhorn Foundation is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 43% 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.
Findhorn Foundation is currently winding down and disposing of assets. It will wind up once all assets have been disposed of. The following describes its activities while it was operating: The Findhorn Foundation is dedicated to embodying the core truths at the heart of all faiths. Our transformative experiences inspire individuals to rediscover their inner spiritual wisdom and uncover their true life’s purpose. As a spiritual organisation that recognises the Sacred within nature around us, we promote environmental protection, ecological conservation and sustainability. It is our mission to provide transformative experiences that serve the world, by actively living and sharing the following spiritual practices every day: Inner Listening - we... Findhorn Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1972.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 43% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £994K.
Findhorn Foundation 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 SC007233.
You can verify Findhorn Foundation 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 Findhorn Foundation directly through its donation page (https://www.findhorn.org/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 Findhorn Foundation 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.
Findhorn Foundation 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.
Findhorn Foundation was first registered in 1972, making it approximately 54 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.
Findhorn Foundation 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.
Findhorn Foundation 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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Quick facts about Findhorn Foundation
- What is Findhorn Foundation?
- Findhorn Foundation is a education trust based in Moray, United Kingdom. Findhorn Foundation is currently winding down and disposing of assets. It will wind up once all assets have been disposed of. The following describes its activities while it was operating: The Findhorn Foundation is dedicated to embodying the core truths at the heart of all faiths. Our transformative experiences inspire individuals to rediscover their inner spiritual wisdom and uncover their true life’s purpose. As a spiritual organisation that recognises the Sacred within nature around us, we promote environmental protection, ecological conservation and sustainability. It is our mission to provide transformative experiences that serve the world, by actively living and sharing the following spiritual practices every day: Inner Listening - we practice mindfulness and meditation to open up to our own spiritual wisdom. Co-creation with Nature - we work consciously to co-create with nature’s intelligence. Love in Action - we bring love into everything we do to create a better world. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' The Trust is constituted for charitable purposes only and subject thereto the purposes and objects of the Trust are:- 3.1 the advancement of religion and religious studies and practices by education, embodiment and demonstration of the validity of the essential truths of all religious, spiritual and interfaith teaching and by such means to encourage and help those who sincerely seek, by increasing their knowledge and the development of their being to achieve a greater understanding of the purpose and spiritual nature of life. 3.2 the advancement of environmental protection or improvement by recognition of the presence of spirit within nature and the interdependence of all forms of life, to further the conservation, sustainability and preservation of the natural environment by such means as the Trustees shall in their discretion think fit, including education and demonstration of the harmonious and cooperative relationship between humanity and all other forms of life. 3.3 the advancement of holistic education and service for the benefit of all people, in the areas of spiritual and personal development, environmental awareness and community development, through demonstration and by informing, inspiring and enabling individuals and groups to experience and practise sustainable ways of living. and 3.4 any other charitable purpose as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion determine.
- When was Findhorn Foundation founded?
- Findhorn Foundation was founded in 1972.
- Where is Findhorn Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Findhorn Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 43% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Findhorn Foundation trustworthy?
- Findhorn Foundation 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 Findhorn Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: SC007233 (United Kingdom).
- What is Findhorn Foundation's website?
- https://www.findhorn.org/findhorn-foundation-trust
- Are donations to Findhorn Foundation 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.