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2.1.1 The Project is established to provide a dedicated Search, Rescue and Recovery service with professional standards, ensuring the safety and well-being of members of the public who are users of the River Lagan and its immediate environs (hereinafter described as ‘the area of benefit’) and additional support for national Search Rescue and Recovery, when requested and deemed reasonable to do so: without distinction of race, religious belief, political opinion, sex, sexual orientation, age or because of disability, by associating the statutory authorities , voluntary/community organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to: 2.1.2 –Promote the preservation of life. 2.2.3 - Be proactive in intervention of those at risk. 2.2.4 - Assist in the prevention of loss of life. 2.2.5 …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Lagan Search & Rescue has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
- Its integrity score of 51 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 + methodologyLagan Search & Rescue 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 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is NIC101161. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £58K in annual revenue.
Lagan Search & Rescue's official registration number is NIC101161, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Lagan Search & Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('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.
Lagan Search & Rescue is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lagan Search & Rescue has £58K 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.
Lagan Search & Rescue is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. It has £58K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Lagan Search & Rescue 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.
2.1.1 The Project is established to provide a dedicated Search, Rescue and Recovery service with professional standards, ensuring the safety and well-being of members of the public who are users of the River Lagan and its immediate environs (hereinafter described as ‘the area of benefit’) and additional support for national Search Rescue and Recovery, when requested and deemed reasonable to do so: without distinction of race, religious belief, political opinion, sex, sexual orientation, age or because of disability, by associating the statutory authorities , voluntary/community organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to: 2.1.2 –Promote the preservation of life. 2.2.3 - Be proactive in intervention of those at risk. 2.2.4... Lagan Search & Rescue is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £58K is below the peer average of £994K.
Lagan Search & Rescue 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 NIC101161.
You can verify Lagan Search & Rescue 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 Lagan Search & Rescue directly through its donation page (https://www.laganrescue.org/support-us). 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 Lagan Search & Rescue 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.
Lagan Search & Rescue 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.
Lagan Search & Rescue 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.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Lagan Search & Rescue 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.
Lagan Search & Rescue 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 Lagan Search & Rescue
- What is Lagan Search & Rescue?
- Lagan Search & Rescue is a education unincorporated association based in Belfast, United Kingdom. 2.1.1 The Project is established to provide a dedicated Search, Rescue and Recovery service with professional standards, ensuring the safety and well-being of members of the public who are users of the River Lagan and its immediate environs (hereinafter described as ‘the area of benefit’) and additional support for national Search Rescue and Recovery, when requested and deemed reasonable to do so: without distinction of race, religious belief, political opinion, sex, sexual orientation, age or because of disability, by associating the statutory authorities , voluntary/community organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to: 2.1.2 –Promote the preservation of life. 2.2.3 - Be proactive in intervention of those at risk. 2.2.4 - Assist in the prevention of loss of life. 2.2.5 - Advance training and education in Search and Rescue skills which will support and develop: • the provision of Search, Rescue and Recovery Services to professional standards; • promotion of the preservation of life; • the intervention of those at risk; assistance in the prevention of loss of life, ensuring the safety and well-being of members of the public who are users of coastal environs, waterways and wetlands in the United Kingdom. The advancement of health or the saving of lives Adult training,Community safety/crime prevention,General public,Overseas/developing countries,Volunteers Advice/advocacy/information,Community development,Cross-border/cross-community,Education/training,Gender,Heritage/historical,Medical/health/sickness,Search and rescue,Youth development
- When was Lagan Search & Rescue founded?
- Lagan Search & Rescue was founded in 2015.
- Where is Lagan Search & Rescue located?
- Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- What is Lagan Search & Rescue's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
- Is Lagan Search & Rescue trustworthy?
- Lagan Search & Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 Lagan Search & Rescue's registration number?
- Registration: NIC101161 (United Kingdom).
- What is Lagan Search & Rescue's website?
- https://www.laganrescue.org
- Are donations to Lagan Search & Rescue 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.