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'It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 3. OBJECTS OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE The object for which the Royal College is established is the promotion of the science of occupational therapy and the better training and education of practitioners and in furtherance of this object but not further or otherwise the Royal College shall have the following powers: 3.1 To provide in full co-operation with the Association of which the Royal College is a wholly owned subsidiary a central organisation of and for occupational therapists, throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland and for that purpose to acquire and take over the organisation and all or …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Royal College of Occupational Therapists with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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- Its integrity score of 41 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRoyal College of Occupational Therapists is a registered education nonprofit based in London, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is SC039573. 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 £9M in annual revenue.
Royal College of Occupational Therapists's official registration number is SC039573, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Royal College of Occupational Therapists 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Royal College of Occupational Therapists is located in London, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Royal College of Occupational Therapists has £9M in annual revenue. 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.
Royal College of Occupational Therapists is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £9M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Royal College of Occupational Therapists is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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.
'It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 3. OBJECTS OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE The object for which the Royal College is established is the promotion of the science of occupational therapy and the better training and education of practitioners and in furtherance of this object but not further or otherwise the Royal College shall have the following powers: 3.1 To provide in full co-operation with the Association of which the Royal College is a wholly owned subsidiary a central organisation of and for occupational therapists, throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland and for that purpose... Royal College of Occupational Therapists is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £9M is well above the peer average of £994K.
Royal College of Occupational Therapists 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 SC039573.
You can verify Royal College of Occupational Therapists 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.
Contact Royal College of Occupational Therapists directly for current donation methods. 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 Royal College of Occupational Therapists 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.
Royal College of Occupational Therapists is based in London 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.
Royal College of Occupational Therapists was first registered in 2008, making it approximately 18 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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Royal College of Occupational Therapists 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.
Royal College of Occupational Therapists 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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Quick facts about Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- What is Royal College of Occupational Therapists?
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists is a education charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. 'It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 3. OBJECTS OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE The object for which the Royal College is established is the promotion of the science of occupational therapy and the better training and education of practitioners and in furtherance of this object but not further or otherwise the Royal College shall have the following powers: 3.1 To provide in full co-operation with the Association of which the Royal College is a wholly owned subsidiary a central organisation of and for occupational therapists, throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland and for that purpose to acquire and take over the organisation and all or any of the property, assets, effects and liabilities of the Association which may lawfully be acquired or taken over by the Royal College. 3.2 To provide, support and encourage education, instruction and training in Occupational Therapy, and related activities, to promote uniformity in curricula in the training of persons intended for that profession or for associate membership of the Association, to advise on courses of study and technical education and to diffuse information calculated to ensure the fitness of persons desirous of qualifying as occupational therapists and of persons desirous of becoming Associate Members of the Association. 3.3 To establish scholarships, grants and awards. 3.4 To promote the advancement of occupational therapy and high quality practice. 3.5 To promote the science of occupational therapy and the training, education and continuing development of occupational therapists. 3.6 To diffuse amongst the Professional Members and Associate Members of the Association and all other persons who are registered by and with the Association and the public generally, advice and information relating to occupational therapy activities such as printing, publishing, issuing and circulating such papers, periodicals, books, circulars and other literary undertakings as may be necessary for the Royal College’s objects. To set the professional and educational standards for occupational therapy and to provide leadership, guidance and information relating to research and development, education, practice and lifelong learning. 3.7 To seek to promote an understanding of the qualification of occupational therapists amongst the public.
- When was Royal College of Occupational Therapists founded?
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists was founded in 2008.
- Where is Royal College of Occupational Therapists located?
- Headquartered in London, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Royal College of Occupational Therapists's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M.
- Is Royal College of Occupational Therapists trustworthy?
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists 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 Royal College of Occupational Therapists's registration number?
- Registration: SC039573 (United Kingdom).
- What is Royal College of Occupational Therapists's website?
- https://www.rcot.co.uk
- Are donations to Royal College of Occupational Therapists 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.