Gingerbread Corner
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To relieve poverty and distress of any persons who are members of low income families who may be in need of assistance by reason of youth, age, infirmity, disablement, poverty or social or economic circumstances
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Gingerbread Corner has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. GINGERBREAD CORNER is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
GINGERBREAD CORNER 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.
GINGERBREAD CORNER 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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Leadership & board
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7 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 7 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Gingerbread Corner
Gingerbread Corner is a registered social services nonprofit based in Croydon, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £771K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Gingerbread Corner has £771K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 90% for social services charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is below the peer average of £2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
To relieve poverty and distress of any persons who are members of low income families who may be in need of assistance by reason of youth, age, infirmity, disablement, poverty or social or economic circumstances Gingerbread Corner is classified as a social services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1979.
Gingerbread Corner 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.
Gingerbread Corner's registered charity number is 278093. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Gingerbread Corner is located in Croydon, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.
Gingerbread Corner is based in Croydon in England. 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 Gingerbread Corner
- What is Gingerbread Corner?
- Gingerbread Corner is a social services charitable company based in Croydon, United Kingdom. To relieve poverty and distress of any persons who are members of low income families who may be in need of assistance by reason of youth, age, infirmity, disablement, poverty or social or economic circumstances
- When was Gingerbread Corner founded?
- Gingerbread Corner was founded in 1979.
- Where is Gingerbread Corner located?
- Headquartered in Croydon, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Gingerbread Corner's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is £770,627. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Gingerbread Corner trustworthy?
- Gingerbread Corner has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong 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 Gingerbread Corner's website?
- https://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk
- Are donations to Gingerbread Corner 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.