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Visit www.mcsence.co.ukAbout McSence Ltd
The principal objectives of the company as set out in our Memorandum and Articles of Association are to relieve poverty, advance education particularly among the young and unemployed, promote and provide training skills, advance community development, advance community regeneration, promote civic responsibility, to relieve those in need by reason of age or ill health and to advance citizenship for the community and its membership. McSence has a fundamental belief and expertise in the empowerment of communities to help themselves by encouraging partnerships between all aspects of those communities through self-help and increased public awareness. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, …
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GiveRadar's verified records show McSence Ltd with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1991, it predates 80% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- 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 + methodologyMcSence Ltd is a registered education nonprofit based in Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its registration number is SC016874. 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 £7M in annual revenue.
McSence Ltd's official registration number is SC016874, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
McSence 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 77% 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.
McSence Ltd is located in Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Based on official tax filings, McSence Ltd has £7M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
McSence Ltd is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £7M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, McSence Ltd is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). 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 principal objectives of the company as set out in our Memorandum and Articles of Association are to relieve poverty, advance education particularly among the young and unemployed, promote and provide training skills, advance community development, advance community regeneration, promote civic responsibility, to relieve those in need by reason of age or ill health and to advance citizenship for the community and its membership. McSence has a fundamental belief and expertise in the empowerment of communities to help themselves by encouraging partnerships between all aspects of those communities through self-help and increased public awareness. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief... McSence Ltd is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1991.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £7M is well above the peer average of £994K.
McSence 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 SC016874.
You can verify McSence 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 McSence 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 McSence 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.
McSence Ltd is based in Midlothian 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.
McSence Ltd was first registered in 1991, making it approximately 35 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.
McSence 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.
McSence 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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Founding date · 1991
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Quick facts about McSence Ltd
- What is McSence Ltd?
- McSence Ltd is a education charitable company based in Midlothian, United Kingdom. The principal objectives of the company as set out in our Memorandum and Articles of Association are to relieve poverty, advance education particularly among the young and unemployed, promote and provide training skills, advance community development, advance community regeneration, promote civic responsibility, to relieve those in need by reason of age or ill health and to advance citizenship for the community and its membership. McSence has a fundamental belief and expertise in the empowerment of communities to help themselves by encouraging partnerships between all aspects of those communities through self-help and increased public awareness. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4. The Charity was formed to benefit the community of Mayfield & Easthouses as defined by the geographic boundary of the Community Council of Mayfield & Easthouses and the wider area of Midlothian as defined by the geographic boundary of Midlothian Council and also works to benefit similar communities in other local authorities across Scotland with the following Purposes (“the Purposes”): I. To prevent and relieve poverty by training for work skills, up-skilling people: through training and development to enhance employment opportunities, encouraging ethical trade, self-employment and entrepreneurial skills and by providing direct grants to individuals or constituted community groups who are in need. II. To advance education by operating training programmes and working with other educational providers to promote and provide educational opportunities. III. To advance community development and regeneration by (a) the management of land and associated assets for the benefit of the community and the public in general following principles of sustainable development, where sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs and (b) the development, maintenance, management or improvement of the physical and economic infrastructure (c) providing premises for not-for-profit organisations and members of the community providing training and employment opportunities that would otherwise be absent from the community, and those providing education, and (d) assisting people who are at a disadvantage because of their economic circumstances. IV. To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill health or disability through operating care services and the provision of training and employment opportunities. V. To advance citizenship for the community and its membership by promoting, establishing and operating other schemes of a charitable nature. VI. To support the charitable purposes of any charitable subsidiary of the Charity.
- When was McSence Ltd founded?
- McSence Ltd was founded in 1991.
- Where is McSence Ltd located?
- Headquartered in Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is McSence Ltd's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is McSence Ltd trustworthy?
- McSence 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 McSence Ltd's registration number?
- Registration: SC016874 (United Kingdom).
- What is McSence Ltd's website?
- https://www.mcsence.co.uk
- Are donations to McSence 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.