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Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust

Newry, Northern Ireland Reg: NIC100314 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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43
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
43/100 · methodology

About Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust

2.1 The Charity is established for the relief of bereaved families, resident in Ireland, who are repatriating the body (or bodies) of loved one(s) back to Ireland who have died abroad in sudden or tragic circumstances, and for the relief of bereaved families of those who are resident in Ireland and died in Ireland in sudden or tragic circumstances, who are repatriating the body (or bodies) of loved one(s) to another country in accordance with such rules as may be laid down by the Trustees of the Charity for the granting of financial help including: 2.1.1 The relief of human suffering, mental anxiety and ill health and improvement of the mental and physical health and wellbeing of the members of …

Founded
Headquarters
Newry, Northern Ireland
Foundation type
Trust

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 43
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.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2024 · ccni (FY2024)
£0.98
Program£0.98
98% to programs beats the peer average (96%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 43 is below most of the 28,401 health 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 82% 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

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust is a registered health nonprofit based in Newry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is NIC100314. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 43/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £3M in annual revenue.

Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust's official registration number is NIC100314, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust is located in Newry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. It has £3M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 96%). 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.

2.1 The Charity is established for the relief of bereaved families, resident in Ireland, who are repatriating the body (or bodies) of loved one(s) back to Ireland who have died abroad in sudden or tragic circumstances, and for the relief of bereaved families of those who are resident in Ireland and died in Ireland in sudden or tragic circumstances, who are repatriating the body (or bodies) of loved one(s) to another country in accordance with such rules as may be laid down by the Trustees of the Charity for the granting of financial help including: 2.1.1 The relief of human suffering, mental anxiety and ill health and improvement of the... Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £3M is well above the peer average of £1M.

Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust 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 NIC100314.

You can verify Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust 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 Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust directly through its donation page (https://www.kevinbellrepatriationtrust.com/donations#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 Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust 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.

Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust is based in Newry 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.

Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust was first registered in 2015, making it approximately 11 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
£1M-£10M
98% to programs
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Filing history

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£2.9M revenue
FY2024
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

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

Education 87,646
Health this charity 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
75%

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 · 2015
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 Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust

What is Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust?
Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust is a health trust based in Newry, United Kingdom. 2.1 The Charity is established for the relief of bereaved families, resident in Ireland, who are repatriating the body (or bodies) of loved one(s) back to Ireland who have died abroad in sudden or tragic circumstances, and for the relief of bereaved families of those who are resident in Ireland and died in Ireland in sudden or tragic circumstances, who are repatriating the body (or bodies) of loved one(s) to another country in accordance with such rules as may be laid down by the Trustees of the Charity for the granting of financial help including: 2.1.1 The relief of human suffering, mental anxiety and ill health and improvement of the mental and physical health and wellbeing of the members of such bereaved families by means of providing both expert counselling, support and advice and other practical and logical assistance; 2.1.2 The relief of the financial distress or hardship of the members of such bereaved families where no adequate insurance monies or other funds are or will become available to such bereaved families by the urgent provision, directly or indirectly and without interest or other charge, of unconditional financial help for the necessary purposes of repatriating the body (or bodies) of loved one(s) back to Ireland; 2.1.3 The relief of any temporary financial distress or hardship experienced or liable to be experienced by members of bereaved families where adequate insurance monies or other funds are not or may not be immediately available to them for the necessary purposes of repatriating the body (or bodies) of loved one(s) back to Ireland, by the urgent provision, directly or indirectly and without interest or other charge, of financial help for such period as their financial need may exist; 2.1.4 Administering and providing any financial help in such manner as the trustees of the Charity reasonably believe to be in keeping with the above. 2.2 The relief of the financial distress or hardship, in accordance with such rules as may be laid down by the Trustees, by making a financial contribution to bereaved families towards a cremation and the transport of ashes to the island of Ireland for someone who is from Northern Ireland or Ireland; and by making a donation of support to those from Northern Ireland or Ireland affected by a tragic accident abroad. The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage General public Advice/advocacy/information,General charitable purposes,Grant making
When was Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust founded?
Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust was founded in 2015.
Where is Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust located?
Headquartered in Newry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
What is Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust trustworthy?
Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust's registration number?
Registration: NIC100314 (United Kingdom).
What is Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust's website?
https://www.kevinbellrepatriationtrust.com
Are donations to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust 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.