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Moray Sports Foundation

Elgin, Scotland Reg: SC046059 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Moray Sports Foundation

MSF was set up to address the complete lack of a dedicated sports facility in the Moray region. MSF has delivered a new facility, known as Moray Sports Centre. In addition MSF delivers and manages an operating model which addresses some of the inequalities created by the historic lack of such a facility. In line with its stated objectives, MSF continues to address the lack of people and skills to support the development of sport and by promoting highly inclusive programmes, increase physical activity across the local population. Activities include delivering the growth of the facility with the addition of four indoor tennis courts (opened July 2024), looking after customers with a wide range of needs, publicising MSC and working …

Founded
Headquarters
Elgin, Scotland
Foundation type
SCIO

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
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

· FY2023 · oscr (FY2025)
£1.00
Program£1.00
Fundraising£0.00
100% to programs beats the peer average (97%) 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, Moray Sports Foundation has 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
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • 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

Moray Sports Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Elgin, Scotland, 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 SC046059. 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 £1M in annual revenue.

Moray Sports Foundation's official registration number is SC046059, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Moray Sports Foundation 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. The charity allocates 100% 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.

Moray Sports Foundation is located in Elgin, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Moray Sports Foundation has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Moray Sports Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £1M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Moray Sports Foundation is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% 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.

MSF was set up to address the complete lack of a dedicated sports facility in the Moray region. MSF has delivered a new facility, known as Moray Sports Centre. In addition MSF delivers and manages an operating model which addresses some of the inequalities created by the historic lack of such a facility. In line with its stated objectives, MSF continues to address the lack of people and skills to support the development of sport and by promoting highly inclusive programmes, increase physical activity across the local population. Activities include delivering the growth of the facility with the addition of four indoor tennis courts (opened July 2024), looking after customers... Moray Sports Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £994K.

You can verify Moray Sports Foundation 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.

Contact Moray Sports Foundation 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 Moray Sports Foundation 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.

Moray Sports Foundation is based in Elgin 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.

Moray Sports Foundation 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
100% to programs
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£1.0M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£1.2M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£1.4M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£0.9M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2021
OSCR

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

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

Education this charity 87,646
Health 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 2025 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 · FY2025 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 Moray Sports Foundation

What is Moray Sports Foundation?
Moray Sports Foundation is a education scio based in Elgin, United Kingdom. MSF was set up to address the complete lack of a dedicated sports facility in the Moray region. MSF has delivered a new facility, known as Moray Sports Centre. In addition MSF delivers and manages an operating model which addresses some of the inequalities created by the historic lack of such a facility. In line with its stated objectives, MSF continues to address the lack of people and skills to support the development of sport and by promoting highly inclusive programmes, increase physical activity across the local population. Activities include delivering the growth of the facility with the addition of four indoor tennis courts (opened July 2024), looking after customers with a wide range of needs, publicising MSC and working to stimulate demand. A new website became live in 2024. MSF support work with Developing Young Workforce as well as working with Active Schools co-ordinators from Moray Council. MSF has representatives on local sports forums. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of public participation in sport','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' 4.1 To develop, manage and provide, in the interests of social welfare, facilities for recreation and other leisure time activity available to the public at large within Moray and environs with a view to improving their conditions of life. 4.2 To promote and/or provide training, particularly in relation to those skills which are relevant to employment in the fields of sports, recreation and leisure. 4.3 To promote, establish, operate and/or support other schemes of a charitable nature for the benefit of the community within Moray.
When was Moray Sports Foundation founded?
Moray Sports Foundation was founded in 2015.
Where is Moray Sports Foundation located?
Headquartered in Elgin, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Moray Sports Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Moray Sports Foundation trustworthy?
Moray Sports Foundation 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 Moray Sports Foundation's registration number?
Registration: SC046059 (United Kingdom).
What is Moray Sports Foundation's website?
https://www.moraysportscentre.co.uk
Are donations to Moray Sports Foundation 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.