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The company's objectives are to relieve homelessness and poverty and other needs and to promote the welfare of those in the community who are aged, disabled (whether physically or mentally), chronically sick or are alcohol, drug and substance addicts or recovering from such addiction or have some other condition of need. In furtherance thereof, but not otherwise, the charitable company shall seek. · To provide support, accommodation, assistance and associated facilities and amenities for such people. and · To provide vital and beneficial services to the community and associated establishments such as the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage','any other purpose …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Rowan Alba has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health 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 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 51 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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- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- leadership details (present for 82% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRowan Alba is a registered health nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its registration number is SC036775. 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 £3M in annual revenue.
Rowan Alba's official registration number is SC036775, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Rowan Alba 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 96% 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.
Rowan Alba is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, Rowan Alba has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 3%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Rowan Alba is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £3M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Rowan Alba is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 96%). 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 company's objectives are to relieve homelessness and poverty and other needs and to promote the welfare of those in the community who are aged, disabled (whether physically or mentally), chronically sick or are alcohol, drug and substance addicts or recovering from such addiction or have some other condition of need. In furtherance thereof, but not otherwise, the charitable company shall seek. · To provide support, accommodation, assistance and associated facilities and amenities for such people. and · To provide vital and beneficial services to the community and associated establishments such as the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the relief of those in need by reason of... Rowan Alba is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £3M is well above the peer average of £1M.
Rowan Alba 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 SC036775.
You can verify Rowan Alba 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 Rowan Alba directly through its donation page (https://rowanalba.org/how-to-help/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 Rowan Alba 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.
Rowan Alba is based in Edinburgh 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.
Rowan Alba was first registered in 2005, making it approximately 21 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
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Rowan Alba 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.
Rowan Alba 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 · 2005
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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 Rowan Alba
- What is Rowan Alba?
- Rowan Alba is a health charitable company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The company's objectives are to relieve homelessness and poverty and other needs and to promote the welfare of those in the community who are aged, disabled (whether physically or mentally), chronically sick or are alcohol, drug and substance addicts or recovering from such addiction or have some other condition of need. In furtherance thereof, but not otherwise, the charitable company shall seek. · To provide support, accommodation, assistance and associated facilities and amenities for such people. and · To provide vital and beneficial services to the community and associated establishments such as the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' The company's objects are to relieve the poverty and other needs, and promote the welfare of those in the community who are aged, disabled, handicapped (whether physically or mentally), chronically sick or are alcohol, drug or substance addicts or recovering from such addiction or have some other condition of need. In furtherance thereof, but not otherwise, the company shall seek: (1) to provide support, accommodation assistance and associated facilities and amenities for such people. and (2) to provide other services beneficial to the community as are charitable in law.
- When was Rowan Alba founded?
- Rowan Alba was founded in 2005.
- Where is Rowan Alba located?
- Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Rowan Alba's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Rowan Alba trustworthy?
- Rowan Alba 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 Rowan Alba's registration number?
- Registration: SC036775 (United Kingdom).
- What is Rowan Alba's website?
- https://www.rowanalba.org
- Are donations to Rowan Alba 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.