Live Borders
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The company’s objects are to provide or assist, primarily for the benefit of the community and visitors of all ages to the administrative area of the Scottish Borders and any surrounding areas, each of the following: the advancement of: the arts, heritage, culture and science. health through helping people improve or maintain their health. education through the wide variety of facilities, services, programmes, training courses and cultural arts, heritage and science events, activities, collections and exhibitions which are provided by or organised through Live Borders. community development and rural regeneration. and the provision of facilities and services areas for recreational, sporting or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare, such facilities being provided to the public at …
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- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 21,998 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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- Its integrity score of 48 is below most of the 24,473 arts & culture 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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Live Borders 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.
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#19,779 of 24,473 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom on integrity score
48/100 puts it in the top 82% of the cohort, tied with 219 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Frequently asked questions about Live Borders
Live Borders is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Melrose, 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 SC034227. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 48/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £13M in annual revenue.
Based on official filings, Live Borders has £13M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £815K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The company’s objects are to provide or assist, primarily for the benefit of the community and visitors of all ages to the administrative area of the Scottish Borders and any surrounding areas, each of the following: the advancement of: the arts, heritage, culture and science. health through helping people improve or maintain their health. education through the wide variety of facilities, services, programmes, training courses and cultural arts, heritage and science events, activities, collections and exhibitions which are provided by or organised through Live Borders. community development and rural regeneration. and the provision of facilities and services areas for recreational, sporting or other leisure time occupation in the interests of... Live Borders is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2003.
Live Borders 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 SC034227.
Live Borders's official registration number is SC034227, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Live Borders is located in Melrose, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Live Borders is based in Melrose 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.
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Quick facts about Live Borders
- What is Live Borders?
- Live Borders is a arts & culture charitable company based in Melrose, United Kingdom. The company’s objects are to provide or assist, primarily for the benefit of the community and visitors of all ages to the administrative area of the Scottish Borders and any surrounding areas, each of the following: the advancement of: the arts, heritage, culture and science. health through helping people improve or maintain their health. education through the wide variety of facilities, services, programmes, training courses and cultural arts, heritage and science events, activities, collections and exhibitions which are provided by or organised through Live Borders. community development and rural regeneration. and the provision of facilities and services areas for recreational, sporting or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare, such facilities being provided to the public at large save that special facilities may be provided for persons who may have need of special facilities and services. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended' The Company's objects are to provide or assist primarily for the benefit of the community and visitors of all ages to the administrative area of the Scottish Borders and any surrounding areas each of the following: (a) the advancement of: (i) the arts, heritage, culture and science. (ii) health through helping people improve or maintain their health (iii) education through the wide variety of facilities, services, programmes, training courses and cultural, arts, heritage and science events, activities, collections and exhibitions which are provided by or organised through Live Borders. (iv) community development and rural regeneration. and (b) the provision of facilities and services areas for recreational, sporting or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare, such facilities being provided to the public at large save that special facilities may be provided for persons who by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty or social or economic circumstances may have need of special facilities and services.
- When was Live Borders founded?
- Live Borders was founded in 2003.
- Where is Live Borders located?
- Headquartered in Melrose, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Live Borders's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £13.1 million. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Live Borders trustworthy?
- Live Borders has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48 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 Live Borders's registration number?
- Registration: SC034227 (United Kingdom).
- What is Live Borders's website?
- https://www.liveborders.org.uk
- Are donations to Live Borders 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.