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provide support, advice and information to adult carers and young adult carers 'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' “The charitable purpose of the BCC is to provide support, advice and information to adult carers and young adult carers in order to enable people who are carers to have the same quality of life as non-carers. This is done by the following means: 4.1 The provision of advice, information and training opportunities to carers 4.2 Support for carers on an individual basis and mutual support through carers groups 4.3 Provision of advocacy for carers 4.4 Provision of opportunities for volunteers to become involved in the work of the Borders Carers …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO) with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 53 is below most of the 28,401 health 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 + methodologyPrincess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO) is a registered health nonprofit based in Galashiels, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its registration number is SC028087. 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 £668K in annual revenue.
Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO)'s official registration number is SC028087, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO) 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 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO) is located in Galashiels, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.
Based on official tax filings, Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO) has £668K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for health charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 2%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO) is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £668K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO) is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
provide support, advice and information to adult carers and young adult carers 'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' “The charitable purpose of the BCC is to provide support, advice and information to adult carers and young adult carers in order to enable people who are carers to have the same quality of life as non-carers. This is done by the following means: 4.1 The provision of advice, information and training opportunities to carers 4.2 Support for carers on an individual basis and mutual support through carers groups 4.3 Provision of advocacy for carers 4.4 Provision of opportunities for volunteers... Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO) is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1998.
Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of £668K is comparable to the peer average of £1M.
You can verify Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (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 Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO) directly through its donation page (https://www.borderscarerscentre.co.uk/donate/). 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 Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (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.
Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO) is based in Galashiels 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.
Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO) was first registered in 1998, making it approximately 28 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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Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (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.
Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (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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Founding date · 1998
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Quick facts about Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO)
- What is Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO)?
- Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO) is a health scio based in Galashiels, United Kingdom. provide support, advice and information to adult carers and young adult carers 'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' “The charitable purpose of the BCC is to provide support, advice and information to adult carers and young adult carers in order to enable people who are carers to have the same quality of life as non-carers. This is done by the following means: 4.1 The provision of advice, information and training opportunities to carers 4.2 Support for carers on an individual basis and mutual support through carers groups 4.3 Provision of advocacy for carers 4.4 Provision of opportunities for volunteers to become involved in the work of the Borders Carers Centre 4.5 Ensuring carers have a voice in the planning and provision of health and social care services of the Scottish Borders.”
- When was Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO) founded?
- Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO) was founded in 1998.
- Where is Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO) located?
- Headquartered in Galashiels, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO)'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO) trustworthy?
- Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO) 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 Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO)'s registration number?
- Registration: SC028087 (United Kingdom).
- What is Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO)'s website?
- https://www.borderscarerscentre.co.uk
- Are donations to Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (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.