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The NLCA aims to improve how those who live, work, or visit experience this part of Scotland. To this end we have created new facilities such as a multi-table picnic site overlooking Loch Linhe and various community garden spaces including a small orchard, rose beds, and large number of planters spread across the area. We have worked with UHI to create a Geotourist audio tour featuring local stories, together with an interactive Google map. We have also taken a small amount of land into community ownership when appropriate. we now maintain a small disused cemetery next to the main road and have a 200-year old barn in Inchree which we hope to convert into a heritage centre. These have in …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Fort William, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is SC047546. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £39K in annual revenue.
Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO)'s official registration number is SC047546, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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 arts & culture charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) is located in Fort William, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) has £39K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £629K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £39K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) 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.
The NLCA aims to improve how those who live, work, or visit experience this part of Scotland. To this end we have created new facilities such as a multi-table picnic site overlooking Loch Linhe and various community garden spaces including a small orchard, rose beds, and large number of planters spread across the area. We have worked with UHI to create a Geotourist audio tour featuring local stories, together with an interactive Google map. We have also taken a small amount of land into community ownership when appropriate. we now maintain a small disused cemetery next to the main road and have a 200-year old barn in Inchree which we... Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £39K is below the peer average of £629K.
You can verify Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) 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 Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) directly through its donation page (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VNALB4SF8VY5L). 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 Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) 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.
Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) is based in Fort William 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.
Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) was first registered in 2017, making it approximately 9 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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Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) 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.
Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) 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 Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO)
- What is Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO)?
- Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) is a arts & culture scio based in Fort William, United Kingdom. The NLCA aims to improve how those who live, work, or visit experience this part of Scotland. To this end we have created new facilities such as a multi-table picnic site overlooking Loch Linhe and various community garden spaces including a small orchard, rose beds, and large number of planters spread across the area. We have worked with UHI to create a Geotourist audio tour featuring local stories, together with an interactive Google map. We have also taken a small amount of land into community ownership when appropriate. we now maintain a small disused cemetery next to the main road and have a 200-year old barn in Inchree which we hope to convert into a heritage centre. These have in turn supported projects involving local artists and community, e.g. to create a large mosaic at the entrance to the cemetery. We also organise community events as and when we can. recently we hosted several evening 'gatherings' with food and live music & readings. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development' The organisation's purposes are: The advancement of citizenship or community development (including rural or urban regeneration and the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities) by making Nether Lochaber a better place to live work and visit through, but not limited to, the provision of flower planters throughout the area, maintained by volunteers. organise volunteers to clean and tidy the area on a regular basis. provide and maintain facilities such as information boards, benches, community orchards and picnic sites for the use of locals and visitors alike.
- When was Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) founded?
- Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) was founded in 2017.
- Where is Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) located?
- Headquartered in Fort William, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO)'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
- Is Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) trustworthy?
- Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO)'s registration number?
- Registration: SC047546 (United Kingdom).
- What is Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO)'s website?
- https://www.netherlochaber.org.uk
- Are donations to Nether Lochaber Community Association (SCIO) 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.