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Visit hicinverness.org.ukAbout Highland International Church
The charity's purpose is the advancement of the Christian religion in Scotland and the world for the public benefit, through the maintenance in Inverness of a body of Christian believers founded on the Basis of Faith and engaged in serving God through worship, discipling, pastoral care and outreach. To further the above objects and vision, the charity’s main activities were as follows: An 11.00am Sunday morning service of worship followed by refreshments. An 11.00am crèche during the Sunday morning service for pre-school children. A 5.30pm Zoom meeting working our way through the Heidelberg Catechism. A 7.15pm Sunday evening meeting (HIC-Youth) for secondary aged students. An occasional church family Sunday lunch together following the morning service. A Wednesday prayer meeting (often …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Highland International Church has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 49 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHighland International Church is a registered education nonprofit based in Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is SC046465. 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 £109K in annual revenue.
Highland International Church's official registration number is SC046465, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Highland International Church 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 education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Highland International Church is located in Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Highland International Church has £109K 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.
Highland International Church is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £109K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Highland International Church 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.
The charity's purpose is the advancement of the Christian religion in Scotland and the world for the public benefit, through the maintenance in Inverness of a body of Christian believers founded on the Basis of Faith and engaged in serving God through worship, discipling, pastoral care and outreach. To further the above objects and vision, the charity’s main activities were as follows: An 11.00am Sunday morning service of worship followed by refreshments. An 11.00am crèche during the Sunday morning service for pre-school children. A 5.30pm Zoom meeting working our way through the Heidelberg Catechism. A 7.15pm Sunday evening meeting (HIC-Youth) for secondary aged students. An occasional church family Sunday lunch... Highland International Church is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £109K is below the peer average of £994K.
You can verify Highland International Church 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 Highland International Church 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 Highland International Church 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.
Highland International Church is based in Inverness 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.
Highland International Church was first registered in 2016, making it approximately 10 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.
Highland International Church 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.
Highland International Church 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 · 2016
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Quick facts about Highland International Church
- What is Highland International Church?
- Highland International Church is a education scio based in Inverness, United Kingdom. The charity's purpose is the advancement of the Christian religion in Scotland and the world for the public benefit, through the maintenance in Inverness of a body of Christian believers founded on the Basis of Faith and engaged in serving God through worship, discipling, pastoral care and outreach. To further the above objects and vision, the charity’s main activities were as follows: An 11.00am Sunday morning service of worship followed by refreshments. An 11.00am crèche during the Sunday morning service for pre-school children. A 5.30pm Zoom meeting working our way through the Heidelberg Catechism. A 7.15pm Sunday evening meeting (HIC-Youth) for secondary aged students. An occasional church family Sunday lunch together following the morning service. A Wednesday prayer meeting (often by Zoom) and on alternate weeks a Connect Group in local homes studying a Bible book. The practice of hospitality in local homes to welcome visitors and newcomers to the church. 'the advancement of religion' The Church's purpose is the advancement of the Christian religion in Scotland and the world for the public benefit through the maintenance in Inverness, Inverness-shire, of a body of Christian believers founded on the Basis of Faith and engaged in serving God through worship, discipling, pastoral care and outreach which will include: 4.1 the support of Christian work and ministry through the work of other Christian churches and fellowships by the provision of personnel, financial and technical support for Christian ministry and mission worldwide. 4.2 the promotion of education for the public benefit, particularly in the understanding of the evangelical reformed Christian religion by making grants to support institutions or colleges engaged in training students for work or ministry and awarding bursaries to students undertaking such training and offering grants to support those engaged in Bible teaching throughout the world and those engaged in training others to undertake Bible teaching. 4.3 the translation, publication or distribution of the Scriptures or evangelical Christian literature and the support of those engaged in such work. 4.4 the relief of poverty and suffering for the public benefit by making grants to nongovernmental organisations working to relieve poverty both locally in Inverness and elsewhere throughout the world and to individuals suffering poverty or financial hardship. and 4.5 to carry on or support other charitable work or purposes within the definition of charitable purposes or objectives under Charity Law insofar as such work and purposes are not inconsistent with those set out in Articles 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4.
- When was Highland International Church founded?
- Highland International Church was founded in 2016.
- Where is Highland International Church located?
- Headquartered in Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Highland International Church's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is Highland International Church trustworthy?
- Highland International Church 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 Highland International Church's registration number?
- Registration: SC046465 (United Kingdom).
- What is Highland International Church's website?
- https://hicinverness.org.uk
- Are donations to Highland International Church 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.