Friends of Craigtoun
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We are committed to making a difference to the lives of people in the local community and visitors. With free entry,parking and an on-site café, it is an ideal place for a family day out. We are committed to ensuring that Craigtoun Park remains as a recreational facility, readily available and affordable to the community. We rely heavily on the income generated by seasonal attractions and this will continue. However, as a charity we also rely on donations and grants for improvement and development projects. We have an ongoing program of projects to restore and enhance the park, including developing buildings and areas in the park to enable greater community use. We are developing educational programs and providing additional facilities. …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Friends of Craigtoun with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including OSCR.
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Frequently asked questions about Friends of Craigtoun
Friends of Craigtoun is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its registration number is SC044249. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £706K in annual revenue.
Based on official filings, Friends of Craigtoun has £706K in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 95% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 1%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
We are committed to making a difference to the lives of people in the local community and visitors. With free entry,parking and an on-site café, it is an ideal place for a family day out. We are committed to ensuring that Craigtoun Park remains as a recreational facility, readily available and affordable to the community. We rely heavily on the income generated by seasonal attractions and this will continue. However, as a charity we also rely on donations and grants for improvement and development projects. We have an ongoing program of projects to restore and enhance the park, including developing buildings and areas in the park to enable greater community... Friends of Craigtoun is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2013.
Friends of Craigtoun 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 SC044249.
Friends of Craigtoun's official registration number is SC044249, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Friends of Craigtoun is located in Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Friends of Craigtoun is based in Fife 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 Friends of Craigtoun
- What is Friends of Craigtoun?
- Friends of Craigtoun is a arts & culture charitable company based in Fife, United Kingdom. We are committed to making a difference to the lives of people in the local community and visitors. With free entry,parking and an on-site café, it is an ideal place for a family day out. We are committed to ensuring that Craigtoun Park remains as a recreational facility, readily available and affordable to the community. We rely heavily on the income generated by seasonal attractions and this will continue. However, as a charity we also rely on donations and grants for improvement and development projects. We have an ongoing program of projects to restore and enhance the park, including developing buildings and areas in the park to enable greater community use. We are developing educational programs and providing additional facilities. Maintaining the gardens is an essential part of respecting the park’s heritage and preserving park’s natural appeal. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' 3.1 To secure the future of Craigtoun Park as a recreational facility available to all members of the public. 3.2 To advance citizenship or community development (including the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering and the voluntary sector). 3.3 To advance environmental protection and/or improvement within the Craigtoun Park and in particular through the maintenance, conservation and/or improvement of Craigtoun Park. 3.4 To advance education, particularly among the users of Craigtoun Park. 3.5 To adance heritage, particularly among users of Craigtoun Park, including through:- 3.5.1 increasing public knowledge of the history of Craigtoun Park. and 3.5.2 To preserve and improve for the benefit of the general public, the historical, architectural and constructional heritage that may exist within Craigtoun Park in buildings (including any structure or erection and any part of a building as so defined) of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest. 3.6 To provide recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for all members of the public who wish to use Craigtoun Park.
- When was Friends of Craigtoun founded?
- Friends of Craigtoun was founded in 2013.
- Where is Friends of Craigtoun located?
- Headquartered in Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Friends of Craigtoun's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2026 is £705,576. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friends of Craigtoun trustworthy?
- Friends of Craigtoun has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 Friends of Craigtoun's registration number?
- Registration: SC044249 (United Kingdom).
- What is Friends of Craigtoun's website?
- http://friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk/
- Are donations to Friends of Craigtoun 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.