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Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity is a fundraising organisation which generates fundraising income, primarily voluntary donations from various sources including individuals, companies, community groups and trusts. We fund structured play programmes and distraction therapies, patient and family support services, facility enhancements and other projects at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow and at other paediatric hospitals and community-based services in the West of Scotland. We also support the specialty of obstetrics and gynaecology at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow and its associated hospitals and community clinics. We seek to alleviate poverty for families whose financial hardship is exacerbated by caring for a child or young person with a health issue, and we support the wellbeing of NHS Staff to further …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 53 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 website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGlasgow Children's Hospital Charity is a registered education nonprofit based in Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is SC007856. 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 £5M in annual revenue.
Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's official registration number is SC007856, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('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.
Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity is located in Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
Based on official tax filings, Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity has £5M in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 36%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £5M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 64% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). 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.
Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity is a fundraising organisation which generates fundraising income, primarily voluntary donations from various sources including individuals, companies, community groups and trusts. We fund structured play programmes and distraction therapies, patient and family support services, facility enhancements and other projects at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow and at other paediatric hospitals and community-based services in the West of Scotland. We also support the specialty of obstetrics and gynaecology at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow and its associated hospitals and community clinics. We seek to alleviate poverty for families whose financial hardship is exacerbated by caring for a child or young person with a health issue... Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £5M is well above the peer average of £994K.
Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity 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 SC007856.
You can verify Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity 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. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). 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 Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity directly through its donation page (http://www.glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.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 Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity 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.
Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity is based in Paisley 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.
Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity was first registered in 2001, making it approximately 25 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.
Filing history
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity 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.
Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity 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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Founding date · 2001
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Quick facts about Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity
- What is Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity?
- Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity is a education charitable company based in Paisley, United Kingdom. Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity is a fundraising organisation which generates fundraising income, primarily voluntary donations from various sources including individuals, companies, community groups and trusts. We fund structured play programmes and distraction therapies, patient and family support services, facility enhancements and other projects at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow and at other paediatric hospitals and community-based services in the West of Scotland. We also support the specialty of obstetrics and gynaecology at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow and its associated hospitals and community clinics. We seek to alleviate poverty for families whose financial hardship is exacerbated by caring for a child or young person with a health issue, and we support the wellbeing of NHS Staff to further enhance the NHS’s ability to transform the health and wellbeing of the children, young people and women in their care. 'the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The objects of the charity are to provide and support excellence in paediatric, maternity and neonatal healthcare to enhance the treatment, care and wellbeing of babies, children, young people and their families treated in the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, other paediatric hospitals or community based services in the West of Scotland and other locations nationally and internationally as appropriate. In addition, the charity aims to provide support to the specialty of obstetrics and gynaecology at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow and its associated hospitals and community clinics. The charity aims to support excellence in care for women and unborn children focusing on pre-conception, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care and reproductive health. The charity provides innovative medical equipment, play activities, child and family support services, research and other enhancement projects. The charity also seeks to alleviate poverty for those who are treated at the above facilities and are experiencing financial hardship exacerbated by their health issues. The Charity supports the wellbeing of NHS staff to further enhance the NHS’s ability to transform the health and wellbeing of the children, young people and women in their care.
- When was Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity founded?
- Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity was founded in 2001.
- Where is Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity located?
- Headquartered in Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity trustworthy?
- Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity 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 Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's registration number?
- Registration: SC007856 (United Kingdom).
- What is Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's website?
- http://www.glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org
- Are donations to Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity 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.