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Visit www.semdc.org.ukAbout Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO
We provide information, support and advice to ethnic minority deaf people and their families. We embed equality and human-rights principles across our services, including welfare rights and Deaf Relay Interpreting. Our board includes one hearing member, never exceeding ethnic minority Deaf members, to ensure inclusion and diverse perspectives. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' • The relief of those …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 49 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 + methodologyScottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO is a registered health nonprofit based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is SC047714. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £227K in annual revenue.
Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO's official registration number is SC047714, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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 health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO has £227K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £227K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO 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.
We provide information, support and advice to ethnic minority deaf people and their families. We embed equality and human-rights principles across our services, including welfare rights and Deaf Relay Interpreting. Our board includes one hearing member, never exceeding ethnic minority Deaf members, to ensure inclusion and diverse perspectives. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability... Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £227K is below the peer average of £1M.
You can verify Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity 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.
Contact Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO 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 Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity 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.
Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO 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.
Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO was first registered in 2017, making it approximately 9 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.
Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity 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.
Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity 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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Quick facts about Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO
- What is Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO?
- Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO is a health scio based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. We provide information, support and advice to ethnic minority deaf people and their families. We embed equality and human-rights principles across our services, including welfare rights and Deaf Relay Interpreting. Our board includes one hearing member, never exceeding ethnic minority Deaf members, to ensure inclusion and diverse perspectives. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' • The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by: signposting and support in advocacy and linking in partnership with health professionals, And. providing information support & advice to ethnic minority deaf people and their families by signposting & advocating on their behalf on monetary and benefit entitlement. • The promotion of equality and diversity to advance social justice for the ethnic minority deaf community through awareness raising programmes and community development practices. • The incorporation of equality and human rights approach in all areas of organisational development and delivery of services. • The advancement of citizenship and community development through promoting social inclusion, assisting in removing communication and cultural barriers and building links between local deaf communities and policy makers. And by, empowering ethnic minority deaf community in their participation in civil life and tackling exclusion through community initiatives, training, promoting wider public recognition of their needs and cultural identity as deaf community. • The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the person for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.
- When was Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO founded?
- Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO was founded in 2017.
- Where is Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO located?
- Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO trustworthy?
- Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO's registration number?
- Registration: SC047714 (United Kingdom).
- What is Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity SCIO's website?
- https://www.semdc.org.uk
- Are donations to Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity 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.