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The charity's objectives are to raise funds for the purchase, lease or acquisition in whatsoever manner of equipment for high dependency units at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and for research for the benefit of persons requiring specialised treatment in these units
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNorthern Brainwave Appeal is a registered science & technology nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 88/100 for science & technology charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £8K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Northern Brainwave Appeal has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 55 ('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 science & technology charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.
Northern Brainwave Appeal is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
Based on official tax filings, Northern Brainwave Appeal has £8K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Northern Brainwave Appeal is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has £8K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
Northern Brainwave Appeal has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Charity Commission. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The charity's objectives are to raise funds for the purchase, lease or acquisition in whatsoever manner of equipment for high dependency units at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and for research for the benefit of persons requiring specialised treatment in these units Northern Brainwave Appeal is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1988.
Among science & technology charities registered in United Kingdom: Northern Brainwave Appeal's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 is below the peer average of 88/100. Its annual revenue of £8K is below the peer average of £1M.
Northern Brainwave Appeal is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
3 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. NORTHERN BRAINWAVE APPEAL is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
NORTHERN BRAINWAVE APPEAL 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.
NORTHERN BRAINWAVE APPEAL 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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Officers & trustees (7)
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NeutralDad and son who died from stroke and brain tumour honoured at emotional charity football match - Chronicle Live
Cue did it! Consett men are world record holders after playing 100 hours of snooker - non stop - Chronicle Live
Snooker pals from Consett and Durham are in the midst of the longest game ever - The Northern Echo
NUFC star opens new neuroradiology department at Newcastle hospital - Chronicle Live
Snooker World Record Attempt – Snooker Mad Duo Take on Charity World Record Attempt - Consett Magazine
Event marks 40 years since death of guitarist - Northumberland Gazette
Free Convention brought forward for very special anniversary - Shields Gazette
Free Convention to take place on 40th anniversary of Paul Kossoff's death - Chronicle Live
The flying doctor - Chronicle Live
BRAIN TUMOUR SAVED MY LIFE - PressReader
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Northern Brainwave Appeal
- What is Northern Brainwave Appeal?
- Northern Brainwave Appeal is a science & technology nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The charity's objectives are to raise funds for the purchase, lease or acquisition in whatsoever manner of equipment for high dependency units at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and for research for the benefit of persons requiring specialised treatment in these units
- When was Northern Brainwave Appeal founded?
- Northern Brainwave Appeal was founded in 1988.
- Where is Northern Brainwave Appeal located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Northern Brainwave Appeal's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately Under £10K.
- Is Northern Brainwave Appeal trustworthy?
- Northern Brainwave Appeal has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 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 Northern Brainwave Appeal's website?
- https://northernbrainwaveappeal.org.uk
- Are donations to Northern Brainwave Appeal 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.