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Irish Video Game Orchestra

Belfast, Northern Ireland Reg: NIC108928 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
41/100 · methodology

About Irish Video Game Orchestra

The charity is established to advance education and to promote the arts for the benefit of the public primarily but not exclusively in Northern Ireland and its environs (hereinafter called the “area of benefit”), and to foster a knowledge of and an appreciation for the art and science of orchestral music for the benefit of the general public by: a) providing education and training in orchestral music playing in Northern Ireland through orchestral general and sectional rehearsals of orchestrated video game music given by trained musicians; b) promoting the art and advocating the inclusion of video game music to the orchestral canon to the general public in Northern Ireland by the presentation of public concerts, performances and lectures. The advancement …

Founded
Headquarters
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Foundation type
Unincorporated Association

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: 41
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

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Irish Video Game Orchestra has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

  • Its integrity score of 41 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
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

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Irish Video Game Orchestra is a registered education nonprofit based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2022. Its registration number is NIC108928. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £16K in annual revenue.

Irish Video Game Orchestra's official registration number is NIC108928, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Irish Video Game Orchestra has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('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.

Irish Video Game Orchestra is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.

Based on official tax filings, Irish Video Game Orchestra has £16K 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.

Irish Video Game Orchestra is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. It has £16K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Irish Video Game Orchestra is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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 charity is established to advance education and to promote the arts for the benefit of the public primarily but not exclusively in Northern Ireland and its environs (hereinafter called the “area of benefit”), and to foster a knowledge of and an appreciation for the art and science of orchestral music for the benefit of the general public by: a) providing education and training in orchestral music playing in Northern Ireland through orchestral general and sectional rehearsals of orchestrated video game music given by trained musicians; b) promoting the art and advocating the inclusion of video game music to the orchestral canon to the general public in Northern Ireland by... Irish Video Game Orchestra is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2022.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £16K is below the peer average of £994K.

Irish Video Game Orchestra is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is NIC108928.

You can verify Irish Video Game Orchestra 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 Irish Video Game Orchestra directly through its donation page (https://ivgorchestra.com/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 Irish Video Game Orchestra 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.

Irish Video Game Orchestra is based in Belfast in Northern Ireland. 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.

Irish Video Game Orchestra was first registered in 2022, making it approximately 4 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

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Years on record: FY2024.
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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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£0.0M revenue
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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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2024 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 · FY2024 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 · 2022
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 Irish Video Game Orchestra

What is Irish Video Game Orchestra?
Irish Video Game Orchestra is a education unincorporated association based in Belfast, United Kingdom. The charity is established to advance education and to promote the arts for the benefit of the public primarily but not exclusively in Northern Ireland and its environs (hereinafter called the “area of benefit”), and to foster a knowledge of and an appreciation for the art and science of orchestral music for the benefit of the general public by: a) providing education and training in orchestral music playing in Northern Ireland through orchestral general and sectional rehearsals of orchestrated video game music given by trained musicians; b) promoting the art and advocating the inclusion of video game music to the orchestral canon to the general public in Northern Ireland by the presentation of public concerts, performances and lectures. The advancement of education,The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science Adult training,General public,Youth (14-25 year olds) Arts,Education/training
When was Irish Video Game Orchestra founded?
Irish Video Game Orchestra was founded in 2022.
Where is Irish Video Game Orchestra located?
Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
What is Irish Video Game Orchestra's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10K-£100K.
Is Irish Video Game Orchestra trustworthy?
Irish Video Game Orchestra has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 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 Irish Video Game Orchestra's registration number?
Registration: NIC108928 (United Kingdom).
What is Irish Video Game Orchestra's website?
https://ivgorchestra.com
Are donations to Irish Video Game Orchestra 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.