Magic Bus UK
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Magic Bus takes children living in poverty in India on the journey from eduction to livelihood. During this long term engagement, our mentors work with children using activities as metaphors to change behaviour in the areas of education and livelihood. Magic Bus works with 360,000 children and 5,500 youth mentors in 23 states in India.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Magic Bus UK with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. MAGIC BUS UK is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
MAGIC BUS UK 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.
MAGIC BUS UK 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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6 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Cause areas in United Kingdom
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 6 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Magic Bus UK
Magic Bus UK is a registered education nonprofit based in Chichester, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £494K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Magic Bus UK has £494K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Magic Bus takes children living in poverty in India on the journey from eduction to livelihood. During this long term engagement, our mentors work with children using activities as metaphors to change behaviour in the areas of education and livelihood. Magic Bus works with 360,000 children and 5,500 youth mentors in 23 states in India. Magic Bus UK is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2008.
Magic Bus UK 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.
Magic Bus UK's registered charity number is 1124753. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Magic Bus UK is located in Chichester, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Magic Bus UK is based in Chichester in England. 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 Magic Bus UK
- What is Magic Bus UK?
- Magic Bus UK is a education charitable company based in Chichester, United Kingdom. Magic Bus takes children living in poverty in India on the journey from eduction to livelihood. During this long term engagement, our mentors work with children using activities as metaphors to change behaviour in the areas of education and livelihood. Magic Bus works with 360,000 children and 5,500 youth mentors in 23 states in India.
- When was Magic Bus UK founded?
- Magic Bus UK was founded in 2008.
- Where is Magic Bus UK located?
- Headquartered in Chichester, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Magic Bus UK's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £494,124.
- Is Magic Bus UK trustworthy?
- Magic Bus UK has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong 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 Magic Bus UK's website?
- https://www.magicbusuk.org
- Are donations to Magic Bus UK 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.