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Highland Theological College UHI exists to provide opportunities for men and women to study the Christian faith, on a full-time, part-time or open learning basis, from an evangelical and Reformed perspective, in the context of a worshiping community. The College is committed to high academic standards of teaching and learning in its Access, undergraduate and postgraduate level courses. Through its staff and students, the College seeks to make a contribution to biblical and theological scholarship. The College also seeks to serve the churches of the Highlands and Islands by responding to requests for training and education. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of religion' The objects for which the Company is established are the advancement of the Christian religion, by means …
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- 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHighland Theological College is a registered education nonprofit based in Ross-Shire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its registration number is SC029190. 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 £562K in annual revenue.
Highland Theological College's official registration number is SC029190, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Highland Theological College 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. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Highland Theological College is located in Ross-Shire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Based on official tax filings, Highland Theological College has £562K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 5%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Highland Theological College is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £562K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Highland Theological College is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). 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.
Highland Theological College UHI exists to provide opportunities for men and women to study the Christian faith, on a full-time, part-time or open learning basis, from an evangelical and Reformed perspective, in the context of a worshiping community. The College is committed to high academic standards of teaching and learning in its Access, undergraduate and postgraduate level courses. Through its staff and students, the College seeks to make a contribution to biblical and theological scholarship. The College also seeks to serve the churches of the Highlands and Islands by responding to requests for training and education. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of religion' The objects for which the Company is... Highland Theological College is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £562K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.
Highland Theological College 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 SC029190.
You can verify Highland Theological College 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 Highland Theological College directly through its donation page (https://www.htc.uhi.ac.uk/about-us/support-us/donate-now/). 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 Theological College 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 Theological College is based in Ross-Shire 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 Theological College was first registered in 1999, making it approximately 27 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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Highland Theological College 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 Theological College 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 Highland Theological College
- What is Highland Theological College?
- Highland Theological College is a education charitable company based in Ross-Shire, United Kingdom. Highland Theological College UHI exists to provide opportunities for men and women to study the Christian faith, on a full-time, part-time or open learning basis, from an evangelical and Reformed perspective, in the context of a worshiping community. The College is committed to high academic standards of teaching and learning in its Access, undergraduate and postgraduate level courses. Through its staff and students, the College seeks to make a contribution to biblical and theological scholarship. The College also seeks to serve the churches of the Highlands and Islands by responding to requests for training and education. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of religion' The objects for which the Company is established are the advancement of the Christian religion, by means of all and any of: (i) the establishment, maintenance and support of the provision of theological education in Scotland. (ii) the proclamation of the gospel, teaching of the Holy Scriptures and discipling of God's people. (iii) the support of those in full-time or part-time Christian service or education. and (iv) the printing, publishing, production and distribution of the scriptures and the writing, commissioning, printing, publishing, production and distribution of Christian literature.
- When was Highland Theological College founded?
- Highland Theological College was founded in 1999.
- Where is Highland Theological College located?
- Headquartered in Ross-Shire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Highland Theological College's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Highland Theological College trustworthy?
- Highland Theological College 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 Highland Theological College's registration number?
- Registration: SC029190 (United Kingdom).
- What is Highland Theological College's website?
- https://www.htc.uhi.ac.uk
- Are donations to Highland Theological College 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.