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The mission of the Horshader Community Development Trust, into the foreseeable future and with the support of the people in our area, is to make our community an attractive, sustainable and vibrant community to live in and, by extension, to benefit all the people of, and visitors to, the Western Isles. The Trust has 9 Key Strategic Tasks comprising our 8 charitable aims and one additional objective. These are: - Developing the community in a sustainable manner. - Supporting the disadvantaged in our community. - Protecting our local environment. - Regenerating our local economy. - Supporting the Gaelic language and culture. - Relieving poverty and hardship in our community. - Providing recreational activities for our community. - Supporting the advancement …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Horshader Community Development with 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
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- Its integrity score of 43 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 + methodologyHorshader Community Development is a registered education nonprofit based in Isle of Lewis, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is SC041092. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 43/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue.
Horshader Community Development's official registration number is SC041092, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Horshader Community Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 82% 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.
Horshader Community Development is located in Isle of Lewis, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, Horshader Community Development has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 18%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Horshader Community Development is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £1M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Horshader Community Development is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). 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 mission of the Horshader Community Development Trust, into the foreseeable future and with the support of the people in our area, is to make our community an attractive, sustainable and vibrant community to live in and, by extension, to benefit all the people of, and visitors to, the Western Isles. The Trust has 9 Key Strategic Tasks comprising our 8 charitable aims and one additional objective. These are: - Developing the community in a sustainable manner. - Supporting the disadvantaged in our community. - Protecting our local environment. - Regenerating our local economy. - Supporting the Gaelic language and culture. - Relieving poverty and hardship in our community. -... Horshader Community Development is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £994K.
Horshader Community Development 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 SC041092.
You can verify Horshader Community Development 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.
Contact Horshader Community Development 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 Horshader Community Development 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.
Horshader Community Development is based in Isle of Lewis 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.
Horshader Community Development was first registered in 2009, making it approximately 17 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.
Horshader Community Development 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.
Horshader Community Development 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 Horshader Community Development
- What is Horshader Community Development?
- Horshader Community Development is a education charitable company based in Isle of Lewis, United Kingdom. The mission of the Horshader Community Development Trust, into the foreseeable future and with the support of the people in our area, is to make our community an attractive, sustainable and vibrant community to live in and, by extension, to benefit all the people of, and visitors to, the Western Isles. The Trust has 9 Key Strategic Tasks comprising our 8 charitable aims and one additional objective. These are: - Developing the community in a sustainable manner. - Supporting the disadvantaged in our community. - Protecting our local environment. - Regenerating our local economy. - Supporting the Gaelic language and culture. - Relieving poverty and hardship in our community. - Providing recreational activities for our community. - Supporting the advancement of all forms of education in our community. and - Building a stronger Community Development Trust. The Horshader community covers the townships of South Shawbost, Dalbeg and Dalmore 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','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','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The Company’s object is to promote the benefit of the people of the Western Isles and in particular the residents of the area of Horshader i.e. for the purposes hereof defined as comprising the whole area of the crofting townships of South Shawbost and Dalmore/Dalbeg and by all or any of the following means:- (i) the promotion of community development, including urban or rural regeneration, following principles of sustainable development, where “sustainable development” means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. (ii) the provision of assistance to people who are disadvantaged by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial or other disadvantage. (iii) the advancement of education, through the support and promotion of all forms of formal and informal education, training for work and life skills and through the provision of bursaries and training grants. (iv) the provision of housing or affordable housing plots for those who are in a condition of need and the improvement of housing in the public sector and charitable ownership provided that such powers shall not extend to relieving any local authorities or other bodies of a statutory duty to provide or improve housing. (v) the advancement of the arts, culture and heritage, including support for the Gaelic arts and the protection of buildings and sites of architectural or historic importance. (vi) the provision, organisation or support of recreational activities for the community, especially for disadvantaged or vulnerable groups, such as young people or the disabled. (vii) the advancement, protection or improvement of the physical resources of the Community through the preservation and conservation of the natural environment, the maintenance, improvement or provision of environmental or public amenities for the Community, the provision of other environmental and regeneration projects and/or the preservation and conservation of buildings or sites of architectural, historic or other importance to the Community. (viii) the relief of poverty in such ways as may be thought fit, including supporting and encouraging those people who are in financial hardship, or are in danger of experiencing hardship, to access opportunities for employment, training and acquiring skills. Maximum limit reached, contact charity for full info
- When was Horshader Community Development founded?
- Horshader Community Development was founded in 2009.
- Where is Horshader Community Development located?
- Headquartered in Isle of Lewis, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Horshader Community Development's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Horshader Community Development trustworthy?
- Horshader Community Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 Horshader Community Development's registration number?
- Registration: SC041092 (United Kingdom).
- What is Horshader Community Development's website?
- https://www.horshader.com
- Are donations to Horshader Community Development 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.