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Visit www.islaydevelopment.comAbout Islay Development Initiative Ltd
The Charity is a primarily an island wide development trust and social enterprise focused on local social and environmental issues. They do this by using key project outcomes including the advancement of sustainable community development initiatives, protecting key critical services on behalf of the community, by protecting our natural environment using a circular economy approach. We have a strong focus on carbon neutrality and net zero and carry out projects that improve our local biodiversity. The Charity specialises in supporting young people with significant barriers to employment, relieving poverty and supports smaller charities and groups to deliver a wide range of beneficial services. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Islay Development Initiative Ltd has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 53 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 + methodologyIslay Development Initiative Ltd is a registered education nonprofit based in Isle of Islay, 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 SC030558. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £948K in annual revenue.
Islay Development Initiative Ltd's official registration number is SC030558, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Islay Development Initiative Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% 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.
Islay Development Initiative Ltd is located in Isle of Islay, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, Islay Development Initiative Ltd has £948K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Islay Development Initiative Ltd is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £948K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Islay Development Initiative Ltd is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). 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 a primarily an island wide development trust and social enterprise focused on local social and environmental issues. They do this by using key project outcomes including the advancement of sustainable community development initiatives, protecting key critical services on behalf of the community, by protecting our natural environment using a circular economy approach. We have a strong focus on carbon neutrality and net zero and carry out projects that improve our local biodiversity. The Charity specialises in supporting young people with significant barriers to employment, relieving poverty and supports smaller charities and groups to deliver a wide range of beneficial services. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement... Islay Development Initiative Ltd 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 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £948K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.
Islay Development Initiative Ltd 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 SC030558.
You can verify Islay Development Initiative Ltd 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 Islay Development Initiative Ltd 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 Islay Development Initiative Ltd 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.
Islay Development Initiative Ltd is based in Isle of Islay 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.
Islay Development Initiative Ltd 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.
Islay Development Initiative Ltd 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.
Islay Development Initiative Ltd 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 Islay Development Initiative Ltd
- What is Islay Development Initiative Ltd?
- Islay Development Initiative Ltd is a education charitable company based in Isle of Islay, United Kingdom. The Charity is a primarily an island wide development trust and social enterprise focused on local social and environmental issues. They do this by using key project outcomes including the advancement of sustainable community development initiatives, protecting key critical services on behalf of the community, by protecting our natural environment using a circular economy approach. We have a strong focus on carbon neutrality and net zero and carry out projects that improve our local biodiversity. The Charity specialises in supporting young people with significant barriers to employment, relieving poverty and supports smaller charities and groups to deliver a wide range of beneficial services. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' The company has been formed to benefit the community of the Isle of Islay with the following objects: (1) The advancement of community development (including the advancement of rural regeneration) within the Community. but only to the extent that the above purposes are consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development. (2) To operate and absorb key services that the community requires. (3) To protect the natural environment on the Isle of Islay by promoting and encouraging sustainable use of resources through a circular economy approach. (4) To reduce waste, reuse resource and recycle wherever possible and promote education in the field of waste management to our community, visitors and businesses, moving towards zero waste. (5) To carry out and facilitate such projects, activities and research that conserve and protect biological diversity, natural habitats and our environment. (6) To relieve poverty among the residents of the Isle of Islay by promoting and providing training, development and employment, particularly but not restricted to young people and residents within the community with individual needs. (7) The organisation shall have the power to do all things necessary for the fulfilment of these objectives.
- When was Islay Development Initiative Ltd founded?
- Islay Development Initiative Ltd was founded in 2003.
- Where is Islay Development Initiative Ltd located?
- Headquartered in Isle of Islay, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Islay Development Initiative Ltd's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Islay Development Initiative Ltd trustworthy?
- Islay Development Initiative Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 Islay Development Initiative Ltd's registration number?
- Registration: SC030558 (United Kingdom).
- What is Islay Development Initiative Ltd's website?
- https://www.islaydevelopment.com
- Are donations to Islay Development Initiative Ltd 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.