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Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda (FOHSSU) is set up: A/to provide a high standard of education for the benefit of communities in eastern Uganda. B/ for the relief and prevention of poverty and C/ for the advancement of environmental protection. FOHSSU raises funds to invest in projects that will enable the Hilary Storm Nursery and Primary School to become self sustaining through running its own enterprises, mostly agricultural related and be able to increase its provision of education of a high standard to the impoverished local community the majority of whom are peasant farmers. The presence of the school and its activities contribute significantly to the development of the local economy through agriculture related activities, notably a commercial grinding …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 46 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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- a contact email (present for 81% of comparable organizations)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends of Hilary Storm School Uganda is a registered education nonprofit based in North Ayrshire, 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 SC044018. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £11K in annual revenue.
Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda's official registration number is SC044018, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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.
Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda is located in North Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda has £11K 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.
Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £11K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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.
Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda (FOHSSU) is set up: A/to provide a high standard of education for the benefit of communities in eastern Uganda. B/ for the relief and prevention of poverty and C/ for the advancement of environmental protection. FOHSSU raises funds to invest in projects that will enable the Hilary Storm Nursery and Primary School to become self sustaining through running its own enterprises, mostly agricultural related and be able to increase its provision of education of a high standard to the impoverished local community the majority of whom are peasant farmers. The presence of the school and its activities contribute significantly to the development of the... Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £11K is below the peer average of £994K.
You can verify Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda 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 Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda directly through its donation page (https://friendsofhsschooluganda.org/donate/). 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 Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda 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.
Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda is based in North Ayrshire 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.
Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda was first registered in 2013, making it approximately 13 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.
Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda 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.
Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda 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 Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda
- What is Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda?
- Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda is a education scio based in North Ayrshire, United Kingdom. Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda (FOHSSU) is set up: A/to provide a high standard of education for the benefit of communities in eastern Uganda. B/ for the relief and prevention of poverty and C/ for the advancement of environmental protection. FOHSSU raises funds to invest in projects that will enable the Hilary Storm Nursery and Primary School to become self sustaining through running its own enterprises, mostly agricultural related and be able to increase its provision of education of a high standard to the impoverished local community the majority of whom are peasant farmers. The presence of the school and its activities contribute significantly to the development of the local economy through agriculture related activities, notably a commercial grinding mill (rice and maize processing) in an area where there is currently limited investment of any significance. An education bursary fund funded by FOHSSU supports an average of 45 totally poor children at any one time. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' a) The advancement of education for the benefit of communities in Eastern Uganda b) The prevention and relief of poverty c) The advancement of environmental protection
- When was Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda founded?
- Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda was founded in 2013.
- Where is Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda located?
- Headquartered in North Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
- Is Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda trustworthy?
- Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Hilary Storm School Uganda's registration number?
- Registration: SC044018 (United Kingdom).
- What is Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda's website?
- https://friendsofhsschooluganda.org
- Are donations to Friends of Hilary Storm School Uganda 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.