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The charity's objects are to: a) benefit the people of Downpatrick and the District of County Down without distinction of sex, race, political, religious or other opinion by the provision of a Visitor Centre with exhibits and collections, drama and displays in relation to the history of St.Patrick and the areas of benefit. b) provide for the advancement of public education in Downpatrick and the District of County Down without distinction of sex, race, political, religious or other opinion by the provision of a Visitor Centre with exhibits and collections. The advancement of education,The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science General public,Men,Physical disabilities,Women,Youth (14-25 year olds) Arts,Community development,Cross-border/cross-community,Cultural,Education/training,Heritage/historical,Volunteer development
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· FY2025 · ccni (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
- Its integrity score of 53 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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- a website
- a contact email
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
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- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySaint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd is a registered education nonprofit based in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its registration number is NIC100446. 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 £909K in annual revenue.
Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd's official registration number is NIC100446, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd is located in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Based on official tax filings, Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd has £909K in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £909K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). 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 charity's objects are to: a) benefit the people of Downpatrick and the District of County Down without distinction of sex, race, political, religious or other opinion by the provision of a Visitor Centre with exhibits and collections, drama and displays in relation to the history of St.Patrick and the areas of benefit. b) provide for the advancement of public education in Downpatrick and the District of County Down without distinction of sex, race, political, religious or other opinion by the provision of a Visitor Centre with exhibits and collections. The advancement of education,The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science General public,Men,Physical disabilities,Women,Youth (14-25 year olds) Arts,Community development,Cross-border/cross-community,Cultural,Education/training,Heritage/historical,Volunteer... Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £909K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.
Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd 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 NIC100446.
You can verify Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd 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 Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd 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 Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd 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.
Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd is based in County Down in Northern Ireland. 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.
Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd was first registered in 2014, making it approximately 12 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.
Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd 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.
Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd 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 Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd
- What is Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd?
- Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd is a education charitable company based in County Down, United Kingdom. The charity's objects are to: a) benefit the people of Downpatrick and the District of County Down without distinction of sex, race, political, religious or other opinion by the provision of a Visitor Centre with exhibits and collections, drama and displays in relation to the history of St.Patrick and the areas of benefit. b) provide for the advancement of public education in Downpatrick and the District of County Down without distinction of sex, race, political, religious or other opinion by the provision of a Visitor Centre with exhibits and collections. The advancement of education,The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science General public,Men,Physical disabilities,Women,Youth (14-25 year olds) Arts,Community development,Cross-border/cross-community,Cultural,Education/training,Heritage/historical,Volunteer development
- When was Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd founded?
- Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd was founded in 2014.
- Where is Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd located?
- Headquartered in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- What is Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd trustworthy?
- Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd 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 Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd's registration number?
- Registration: NIC100446 (United Kingdom).
- What is Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd's website?
- https://www.saintpatrickcentre.com
- Are donations to Saint Patrick Visitor Centre Ltd 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.