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The International Rescue Committee UK is an independent British charity, established in 1997 as part of the International Rescue Committee network. The IRC provides emergency relief, protection of human rights, post-conflict reconstruction, resettlement assistance & advocacy to those uprooted or affected by violent conflict, oppression and natural disaster in countries around the world.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInternational Rescue Committee, U.K is a registered arts & culture nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its registration number is 1065972. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £117M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
International Rescue Committee, U.K has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
International Rescue Committee, U.K is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, International Rescue Committee, U.K has £117M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £669K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
International Rescue Committee, U.K is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has £117M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for International Rescue Committee, U.K. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
International Rescue Committee, U.K has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 94% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The International Rescue Committee UK is an independent British charity, established in 1997 as part of the International Rescue Committee network. The IRC provides emergency relief, protection of human rights, post-conflict reconstruction, resettlement assistance & advocacy to those uprooted or affected by violent conflict, oppression and natural disaster in countries around the world. International Rescue Committee, U.K is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United Kingdom: International Rescue Committee, U.K's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of £117M is well above the peer average of £669K.
International Rescue Committee, U.K is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, U.K is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, U.K 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.
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, U.K 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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Officers & trustees (11)
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NeutralTwo months into war, IRC warns Lebanon humanitarian crisis nears breaking point - International Rescue Committee
Two months into Iran war, IRC operational costs spike by up to 50% as fuel prices rise and aid routes collapse - International Rescue Committee
IRC UK Responds to UK-France Border Deal - International Rescue Committee
Crisis in Sudan: What is happening and how to help - International Rescue Committee
IRC welcomes Iran war ceasefire but warns Lebanon cannot be left out with civilians still at risk - International Rescue Committee
As child malnutrition rises, IRC reaches nearly 125,000 people with lifesaving nutrition services in Northeast Nigeria - International Rescue Committee
One million people displaced across Lebanon in just two weeks; Children in need of urgent support, warns IRC - International Rescue Committee
IRC Response to FCDO multi-year Official Development Assistance (ODA) allocations - International Rescue Committee
Vaccines reach millions left behind (and 8 more good news stories giving us hope this spring) | The IRC - International Rescue Committee
Over 700,000 people displaced as hostilities escalate in Lebanon; IRC issues emergency alert for Lebanon - International Rescue Committee
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about International Rescue Committee, U.K
- What is International Rescue Committee, U.K?
- International Rescue Committee, U.K is a arts & culture nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The International Rescue Committee UK is an independent British charity, established in 1997 as part of the International Rescue Committee network. The IRC provides emergency relief, protection of human rights, post-conflict reconstruction, resettlement assistance & advocacy to those uprooted or affected by violent conflict, oppression and natural disaster in countries around the world.
- When was International Rescue Committee, U.K founded?
- International Rescue Committee, U.K was founded in 1997.
- Where is International Rescue Committee, U.K located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is International Rescue Committee, U.K's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100M-£1B. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is International Rescue Committee, U.K trustworthy?
- International Rescue Committee, U.K has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong 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 Rescue Committee, U.K's registration number?
- Registration: 1065972 (United Kingdom).
- What is International Rescue Committee, U.K's website?
- https://www.rescue-uk.org
- Are donations to International Rescue Committee, U.K 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.