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International Association For Community Development

Edinburgh, Scotland Reg: SC036090 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About International Association For Community Development

IACD is set up to promote good practice in community development internationally. We do this by hosting events, webinars and learning sessions for practitioners - both globally and within the regions we operate in. We use the structure of IACD to create new learning through our publications - like 'Practice Insights' magazine and others and to disseminate this to members and other practitioners. We continue to work with governments across the globe, other international organisations, and other charities and community and voluntary sector organisations to promote community development, ensuring it is seen as a vital approach to supporting communities to be strong and resilient. We continue to be a hub for research and knowledge development, through the webinars, events and …

Founded
Headquarters
Edinburgh, Scotland
Foundation type
SCIO

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show International Association For Community Development with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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International Association For Community Development 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 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its registration number is SC036090. 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 £27K in annual revenue.

International Association For Community Development's official registration number is SC036090, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

International Association For Community Development 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.

International Association For Community Development is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, International Association For Community Development has £27K 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.

International Association For Community Development is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £27K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, International Association For Community Development 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.

IACD is set up to promote good practice in community development internationally. We do this by hosting events, webinars and learning sessions for practitioners - both globally and within the regions we operate in. We use the structure of IACD to create new learning through our publications - like 'Practice Insights' magazine and others and to disseminate this to members and other practitioners. We continue to work with governments across the globe, other international organisations, and other charities and community and voluntary sector organisations to promote community development, ensuring it is seen as a vital approach to supporting communities to be strong and resilient. We continue to be a hub... International Association For Community Development is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £27K is below the peer average of £994K.

You can verify International Association For 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. 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 International Association For 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 International Association For 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.

International Association For Community Development 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.

International Association For Community Development was first registered in 2004, making it approximately 22 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.

Annual revenue
£10K-£100K
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2004
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about International Association For Community Development

What is International Association For Community Development?
International Association For Community Development is a education scio based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. IACD is set up to promote good practice in community development internationally. We do this by hosting events, webinars and learning sessions for practitioners - both globally and within the regions we operate in. We use the structure of IACD to create new learning through our publications - like 'Practice Insights' magazine and others and to disseminate this to members and other practitioners. We continue to work with governments across the globe, other international organisations, and other charities and community and voluntary sector organisations to promote community development, ensuring it is seen as a vital approach to supporting communities to be strong and resilient. We continue to be a hub for research and knowledge development, through the webinars, events and learning opportunities we provide. We also organise and promote international events - training, learning and sharing about community development, and host international learning exchanges. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development' The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 To advance the education of the public through the promotion of community development, community capacity building, and other charitable purposes that benefit community development. 4.2 To represent to international bodies, governments, business, and nongovernmental organizations the importance of community development. 4.3 To research, publish, and disseminate information relating to community development. 4.4 To organise international meetings, conferences, trainings, and exchanges in the field of community development.
When was International Association For Community Development founded?
International Association For Community Development was founded in 2004.
Where is International Association For Community Development located?
Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is International Association For Community Development's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
Is International Association For Community Development trustworthy?
International Association For Community Development 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 International Association For Community Development's registration number?
Registration: SC036090 (United Kingdom).
What is International Association For Community Development's website?
https://www.iacdglobal.org
Are donations to International Association For 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.