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preserve the built heritage of historical interest on North Ronaldsay, in particular the North Ronaldsay lighthouse, the churches and other structures such as the sheep dyke, for the benefit of the community and the public at large and to promote public interest in the said heritage and public access thereto insofar as this is not detrimental to such preservation. To take all appropriate measures to conserve the natural heritage, flora and fauna, the geological, physiographical and archaeological features and the natural beauty and amenity of the island of North Ronaldsay, Orkney, such as the unique North Ronaldsay sheep, for the benefit of the community of the island and the public at large and to promote public interest therein and public …
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GiveRadar's verified records show North Ronaldsay Trust with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including OSCR.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 4,808 environment 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 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 41 is below most of the 5,685 environment 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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- financial records (5 filed years)
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- leadership details (present for 90% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNorth Ronaldsay Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its registration number is SC030545. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue.
North Ronaldsay Trust's official registration number is SC030545, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
North Ronaldsay Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('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 environment charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
North Ronaldsay Trust is located in Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Based on official tax filings, North Ronaldsay Trust has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for environment charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
North Ronaldsay Trust is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £1M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, North Ronaldsay Trust 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 98%). 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.
preserve the built heritage of historical interest on North Ronaldsay, in particular the North Ronaldsay lighthouse, the churches and other structures such as the sheep dyke, for the benefit of the community and the public at large and to promote public interest in the said heritage and public access thereto insofar as this is not detrimental to such preservation. To take all appropriate measures to conserve the natural heritage, flora and fauna, the geological, physiographical and archaeological features and the natural beauty and amenity of the island of North Ronaldsay, Orkney, such as the unique North Ronaldsay sheep, for the benefit of the community of the island and the public... North Ronaldsay Trust is classified as an environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among environment charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £1M.
North Ronaldsay Trust 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 SC030545.
You can verify North Ronaldsay Trust 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.
You can donate to North Ronaldsay Trust directly through its donation page (https://northronaldsaytrust.com/support-us/). 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 North Ronaldsay Trust 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.
North Ronaldsay Trust is based 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.
North Ronaldsay Trust was first registered in 2000, making it approximately 26 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from oscr (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
North Ronaldsay Trust 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.
North Ronaldsay Trust 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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North Ronaldsay schoolhouse project in the running for national award - The Orcadian Online
Dyke expert needed for North Ronaldsay's seaweed-eating sheep - BBC
Dyke expert needed for North Ronaldsay's seaweed-eating sheep - BBC
Walrus visits North Ronaldsay - The Orcadian Online
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- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2000
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about North Ronaldsay Trust
- What is North Ronaldsay Trust?
- North Ronaldsay Trust is a environment charitable company based in Scotland, United Kingdom. preserve the built heritage of historical interest on North Ronaldsay, in particular the North Ronaldsay lighthouse, the churches and other structures such as the sheep dyke, for the benefit of the community and the public at large and to promote public interest in the said heritage and public access thereto insofar as this is not detrimental to such preservation. To take all appropriate measures to conserve the natural heritage, flora and fauna, the geological, physiographical and archaeological features and the natural beauty and amenity of the island of North Ronaldsay, Orkney, such as the unique North Ronaldsay sheep, for the benefit of the community of the island and the public at large and to promote public interest therein and public access thereto insofar as this is not detrimental to such conservation. To promote industry and commerce on the island for the benefit of the general public and the alleviation of poverty. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' (I) To take all appropriate measures to preserve the built heritage of historical interest on the island of North Ronaldsay, Orkney, in particular the North Ronaldsay lighthouse (i.e. the second of such to be built) and other structures such as the sheep dyke, for the benefit of the community of the island and the public at large and to promote public interest in the said heritage and public access thereto insofar as this is not detrimental to such preservation (2) To take all appropriate measures to conserve the natural heritage (being the flora and fauna, the geological, physiographical and archaelogical features and the natural beauty and amenity) of the island of North Ronaldsay, Orkney, such as the unique breed of North Ronaldsay sheep, for the benefit of the community of the island and the public at large and to promote public interest therein and public access thereto insofar as this is not detrimental to such conservation (3) To promote industry and commerce on the island for the benefit of the general public including agriculture, silviculture, arts and crafts (4) To provide or promote the provision of housing on the island for people in necessitous circumstances and also specially designed or adapted housing as may be required for the elderly, handicapped or disabled (5) To relieve poverty, provide help for the aged, handicapped and infirm, advance education and in particular promote opportunities for learning for the benefit of the general public and do all such other things that may benefit the community of the island of North Ronaldsay, Orkney, provided all such things are charitable in law under Sections 505 and 506 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act t 988
- When was North Ronaldsay Trust founded?
- North Ronaldsay Trust was founded in 2000.
- Where is North Ronaldsay Trust located?
- Headquartered in Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is North Ronaldsay Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is North Ronaldsay Trust trustworthy?
- North Ronaldsay Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 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 North Ronaldsay Trust's registration number?
- Registration: SC030545 (United Kingdom).
- What is North Ronaldsay Trust's website?
- https://www.northronaldsaytrust.com
- Are donations to North Ronaldsay Trust 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.