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The ICAS Foundation exists to advance education in accountancy and finance by supporting academically talented students from low-income backgrounds. We fulfil this charitable purpose through the delivery of our Nurturing Talent Programme, which provides bursaries, grants, mentoring and structured developmental support to enable students to access, participate in and successfully complete higher education, and to progress into the accountancy and finance profession. 'the advancement of education','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' Expenses - For payment of the expenses of the constitution and administration of the Trust and of any Government duties or taxes or other duties or taxes which may be exigible from the Trust Fund in the United Kingdom …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, ICAS Foundation has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 51 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 + methodologyICAS Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its registration number is SC034836. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £615K in annual revenue.
ICAS Foundation's official registration number is SC034836, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
ICAS Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 97% 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.
ICAS Foundation is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, ICAS Foundation has £615K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 3%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
ICAS Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. It has £615K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, ICAS Foundation is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 97% 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.
The ICAS Foundation exists to advance education in accountancy and finance by supporting academically talented students from low-income backgrounds. We fulfil this charitable purpose through the delivery of our Nurturing Talent Programme, which provides bursaries, grants, mentoring and structured developmental support to enable students to access, participate in and successfully complete higher education, and to progress into the accountancy and finance profession. 'the advancement of education','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' Expenses - For payment of the expenses of the constitution and administration of the Trust and of any Government duties or taxes or other duties or taxes which may... ICAS Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £615K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.
ICAS Foundation is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC034836.
You can verify ICAS Foundation 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.
You can donate to ICAS Foundation directly through its donation page (https://www.icasfoundation.org.uk/support-us/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 ICAS Foundation 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.
ICAS Foundation is based in Edinburgh 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.
ICAS Foundation was first registered in 2003, making it approximately 23 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.
ICAS Foundation 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.
ICAS Foundation 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 · 2003
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about ICAS Foundation
- What is ICAS Foundation?
- ICAS Foundation is a education trust based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The ICAS Foundation exists to advance education in accountancy and finance by supporting academically talented students from low-income backgrounds. We fulfil this charitable purpose through the delivery of our Nurturing Talent Programme, which provides bursaries, grants, mentoring and structured developmental support to enable students to access, participate in and successfully complete higher education, and to progress into the accountancy and finance profession. 'the advancement of education','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' Expenses - For payment of the expenses of the constitution and administration of the Trust and of any Government duties or taxes or other duties or taxes which may be exigible from the Trust Fund in the United Kingdom or elsewhere. The Trustees shall have an absolute discretion to decide which expenses of administration shall be charged against income and whch expenses of administration shall be charged, against capital. Application of the Trust Fund - Subject as hereinafter mentioned, for payment or application in such manner and in such shares and propartions and at such times as the Trustees shall in their sole discretion from time to time decide of the whole or any part of the income of the Trust Fund and of the whole or any part of the capital of the Trust Fund to or for:- The promotion in Scotland and in the United Kingdom generally or abroad of research into and education of Accountancy, Finance and Management together with all subjects in any way related thereto (including without prejudice to the generality thereof Law, Economics and Ethics) and any other subjects of an educational nature which may from time to time be of interest directly or indirectly to ?he accountancy profession or any branch thereof (hereinaftei referred to as 'the Subjects'') amongst members of the accountancy profession and the public at large in Scotland and the United Kingdomgenerally or abroad. The commissioning of research by members of the accountancy profession, academics and other individuals (including any of the Trustees) and committeds of the Institute and of other professional bodies in Scotland and in the United Kingdom generally or abroad in respect of the Subjects. The financing of conferences in Scotland and in the United Kingdom generally and abroad for the communication or dissemination of research into and education of the Subjects. The provision of education in the Subjects' by the promotion of or assistance in the promotion of classes or
- When was ICAS Foundation founded?
- ICAS Foundation was founded in 2003.
- Where is ICAS Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is ICAS Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is ICAS Foundation trustworthy?
- ICAS Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 ICAS Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: SC034836 (United Kingdom).
- What is ICAS Foundation's website?
- https://www.icasfoundation.org.uk
- Are donations to ICAS Foundation 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.