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Forfar Community Church Trust

Forfar, Scotland Reg: SC043012 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
32/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Forfar Community Church Trust

The advancement of the Christian Faith in Forfar and surrounding areas and to introduce the teaching of the bible to all ages. This is achieved via weekly Church meetings and a childrens music group for pre-school age children. 'the advancement of religion','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 1. The Trustees shall hold and apply the sum of £1 paid by us to them, and such other funds and assets as may from time to time be comprised in the Trust Property, in trust for the following purposes:- (a) The advancement of the Christian faith in Forfar and surrounding areas and furth of such areas where required to achieve the …

Founded
Headquarters
Forfar, Scotland
Foundation type
Trust

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: 32
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

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Forfar Community Church Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 32 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 registration and its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
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  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a contact email (present for 81% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Forfar Community Church Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Forfar, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is SC043012. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £46K in annual revenue.

Forfar Community Church Trust's official registration number is SC043012, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Forfar Community Church Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. 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 32 ('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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Forfar Community Church Trust is located in Forfar, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.

Based on official tax filings, Forfar Community Church Trust has £46K 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.

Forfar Community Church Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. It has £46K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Forfar Community Church Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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 advancement of the Christian Faith in Forfar and surrounding areas and to introduce the teaching of the bible to all ages. This is achieved via weekly Church meetings and a childrens music group for pre-school age children. 'the advancement of religion','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 1. The Trustees shall hold and apply the sum of £1 paid by us to them, and such other funds and assets as may from time to time be comprised in the Trust Property, in trust for the following purposes:- (a) The advancement of the Christian faith in Forfar and surrounding areas... Forfar Community Church Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £46K is below the peer average of £994K.

Forfar Community Church Trust 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 SC043012.

You can verify Forfar Community Church Trust 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.

Contact Forfar Community Church Trust 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 Forfar Community Church Trust 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.

Forfar Community Church Trust is based in Forfar 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.

Forfar Community Church Trust was first registered in 2012, making it approximately 14 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

5 years on file from oscr (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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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

From filings and published profiles

Employees
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2023
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£0.0M revenue
FY2022
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£0.1M revenue
FY2021
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£0.0M revenue
FY2020
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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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2024 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 · 6
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2012
Not available · 5
  • 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
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published

Methodology

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Quick facts about Forfar Community Church Trust

What is Forfar Community Church Trust?
Forfar Community Church Trust is a education trust based in Forfar, United Kingdom. The advancement of the Christian Faith in Forfar and surrounding areas and to introduce the teaching of the bible to all ages. This is achieved via weekly Church meetings and a childrens music group for pre-school age children. 'the advancement of religion','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 1. The Trustees shall hold and apply the sum of £1 paid by us to them, and such other funds and assets as may from time to time be comprised in the Trust Property, in trust for the following purposes:- (a) The advancement of the Christian faith in Forfar and surrounding areas and furth of such areas where required to achieve the purposes of the Trust in a manner consistent with the teachings of the Christian Bible. (b) The support agencies and individuals involved in Christian missionary work (c) The relief of poverty and other social needs
When was Forfar Community Church Trust founded?
Forfar Community Church Trust was founded in 2012.
Where is Forfar Community Church Trust located?
Headquartered in Forfar, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Forfar Community Church Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10K-£100K.
Is Forfar Community Church Trust trustworthy?
Forfar Community Church Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 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 Forfar Community Church Trust's registration number?
Registration: SC043012 (United Kingdom).
What is Forfar Community Church Trust's website?
https://wwwforfarcommunitychurch.org.uk
Are donations to Forfar Community Church Trust 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.