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Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club

Newton Stewart, Scotland Reg: SC052235 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club

Our Charity is focussed on delivering cycling related initiatives, events and sessions that encourage individuals and groups to get out on bikes and look after their mental health. One of our core functions is to increase the number of people who cycle in our area while encouraging them to be environmentally friendly and reduce our carbon footprint through active travel. We aim to support our local economy by delivering high quality cycling events that attract people from all over the UK and further, that are inclusive and accessible to the vast majority 'the advancement of health','the advancement of public participation in sport','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of …

Founded
Headquarters
Newton Stewart, Scotland
Foundation type
SCIO

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
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, Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • Its integrity score of 49 is below most of the 28,401 health 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 82% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club is a registered health nonprofit based in Newton Stewart, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2023. Its registration number is SC052235. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £34K in annual revenue.

Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club's official registration number is SC052235, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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 health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club is located in Newton Stewart, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.

Based on official tax filings, Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club has £34K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £34K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club 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.

Our Charity is focussed on delivering cycling related initiatives, events and sessions that encourage individuals and groups to get out on bikes and look after their mental health. One of our core functions is to increase the number of people who cycle in our area while encouraging them to be environmentally friendly and reduce our carbon footprint through active travel. We aim to support our local economy by delivering high quality cycling events that attract people from all over the UK and further, that are inclusive and accessible to the vast majority 'the advancement of health','the advancement of public participation in sport','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of... Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2023.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £34K is below the peer average of £1M.

You can verify Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club 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 Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club 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 Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club 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.

Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club is based in Newton Stewart 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.

Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club was first registered in 2023, making it approximately 3 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

2 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024.
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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2025
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£0.0M revenue
FY2024
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health this charity 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.

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 2025 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 · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2023
Not available · 4
  • 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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club

What is Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club?
Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club is a health scio based in Newton Stewart, United Kingdom. Our Charity is focussed on delivering cycling related initiatives, events and sessions that encourage individuals and groups to get out on bikes and look after their mental health. One of our core functions is to increase the number of people who cycle in our area while encouraging them to be environmentally friendly and reduce our carbon footprint through active travel. We aim to support our local economy by delivering high quality cycling events that attract people from all over the UK and further, that are inclusive and accessible to the vast majority 'the advancement of health','the advancement of public participation in sport','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' To advance health, public participation in sport, the provision of recreational activities and the organisation of recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended by ensuring an inclusive club for all ages and abilities * providing development and succession opportunities for those members doing the club's work including training and development opportunities for younger members ensuring they have a voice and an active role in the club's progression and journey. * organising weekly rides out that are free and cater for all ages, abilities and cycling genres over a variety of distances and grading * encouraging participation in all forms of biking including mountain, road, gravel, BMX and e biking from all communities including those from areas of deprivation * working in partnership with Forestry Land Scotland (FLS) and similar bodies to ensure all mountain bike and gravel routes are maintained to the required minimum standard and kept clear of hazards. * working in partnership with Newton Stewart Initiative and similar bodies to promote and develop local BMX faciities * identifying and working with vulnerable user groups to encourage active participation in cycling activities. * providing members with the opportunity to engage in the club's development through regular meetings supported by clear democratic procedures * seeking and progressing funding opportunities which support and deliver the clubs aims and objectives. * developing encouraging and promoting active travel and encouraging people, communities and organisations to look at more environmentally friendly modes of travel including cycling * organising inclusive events that cater for all ages, abilities and physical fitness levels and attract visitors to Galloway to help develop sustainable economic growth * promote the physical and mental health benefits provided by participating in regular exercise * seeking out and encouraging long term investment in local mountain bike trails, road routes and cycling infrastructure working in partnership with the local authority, FLS, Scottish Cycling and other similar bodies to promote Galloway as a tourist and cycling destination to stimulate economic growth and deliver social benefits to our local communities * providing coaching courses to qualify members in a variety of cycling genres enabling the club to deliver free training to cyclists of all levels * delivering a talent identification programme and providing logistical support packages to ensure those with aspirations to progress on a sporting level are given the opportunity regardless of their social background. * seeking out and developing partnerships with bodies who share common goals where mutual benefits can be provided through collaboration. * minimising the risk to all members by delivering health and safety policies and completing risk assessments and encouraging dynamic risk assessments by all members.
When was Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club founded?
Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club was founded in 2023.
Where is Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club located?
Headquartered in Newton Stewart, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
Is Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club trustworthy?
Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club's registration number?
Registration: SC052235 (United Kingdom).
What is Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club's website?
https://gallowayhillbillies.org
Are donations to Galloway Hillbillies Bike Club 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.