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The Archdiocese of Glasgow has the Church’s mission as its first objective and seeks to fulfil it and all its objectives by the provision and support of various activities relating to pastoral care and assistance. The objectives are achieved principally through its parishes but also through various Catholic organisations and societies within the Archdiocese. The diocesan activities include areas such as support and guidance for clergy in parishes, support for retired clergy, education of students for the priesthood and permanent diaconate, religious education, youth, financial support for national organisations through the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, chaplaincies, universities and ecumenical initiatives. The Curial Office of the Archdiocese covers the functions of chancery, diocesan archives, communications department, safeguarding, approval of Catholic teachers …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- Established in 1938, it is among the oldest education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRC Archdiocese Of Glasgow is a registered education nonprofit based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1938 and has been operating for 88 years. Its registration number is SC018140. 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 £11M in annual revenue.
RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow's official registration number is SC018140, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow 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 94% 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.
RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1938 and has been active for 88 years.
Based on official tax filings, RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow has £11M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 6%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. It has £11M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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 Archdiocese of Glasgow has the Church’s mission as its first objective and seeks to fulfil it and all its objectives by the provision and support of various activities relating to pastoral care and assistance. The objectives are achieved principally through its parishes but also through various Catholic organisations and societies within the Archdiocese. The diocesan activities include areas such as support and guidance for clergy in parishes, support for retired clergy, education of students for the priesthood and permanent diaconate, religious education, youth, financial support for national organisations through the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, chaplaincies, universities and ecumenical initiatives. The Curial Office of the Archdiocese covers the functions of... RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1938.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of £11M is well above the peer average of £994K.
RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC018140.
You can verify RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow 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 RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow directly through its donation page (https://www.mygivinghub.com/detailed/donate?charity_id=1094634&type=&period=&hidden_amount=&amount=). 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 RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow 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.
RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow is based in Glasgow 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.
RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow was first registered in 1938, making it approximately 88 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow 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.
RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow 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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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Founding date · 1938
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Quick facts about RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow
- What is RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow?
- RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow is a education trust based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The Archdiocese of Glasgow has the Church’s mission as its first objective and seeks to fulfil it and all its objectives by the provision and support of various activities relating to pastoral care and assistance. The objectives are achieved principally through its parishes but also through various Catholic organisations and societies within the Archdiocese. The diocesan activities include areas such as support and guidance for clergy in parishes, support for retired clergy, education of students for the priesthood and permanent diaconate, religious education, youth, financial support for national organisations through the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, chaplaincies, universities and ecumenical initiatives. The Curial Office of the Archdiocese covers the functions of chancery, diocesan archives, communications department, safeguarding, approval of Catholic teachers as well as provision of estates, financial and personnel advice to parishes. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The prevention and relief of poverty. The advancement of education. The advancement of religion.
- When was RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow founded?
- RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow was founded in 1938.
- Where is RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow located?
- Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow trustworthy?
- RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow 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 RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow's registration number?
- Registration: SC018140 (United Kingdom).
- What is RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow's website?
- https://www.rcag.org.uk
- Are donations to RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow 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.