Shepherd Food Ministries
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SFM relieves chronic hunger by running:Sustainable and eco-friendly farming and preservation methods to reduce post-harvest loss among small scale farmers and reduce malnutrition among children.Health clinics offering health check and advice; andCentre for capacity building offering career counselling and loan advice to beneficiaries.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. SHEPHERD FOOD MINISTRIES is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
SHEPHERD FOOD MINISTRIES 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.
SHEPHERD FOOD MINISTRIES 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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How it stacks up against peers
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Frequently asked questions about Shepherd Food Ministries
Shepherd Food Ministries is a registered health nonprofit based in Lincoln, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £10K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Shepherd Food Ministries has £10K 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.
SFM relieves chronic hunger by running:Sustainable and eco-friendly farming and preservation methods to reduce post-harvest loss among small scale farmers and reduce malnutrition among children.Health clinics offering health check and advice; andCentre for capacity building offering career counselling and loan advice to beneficiaries. Shepherd Food Ministries is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2007.
Shepherd Food Ministries 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.
Shepherd Food Ministries's registered charity number is 1120943. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Shepherd Food Ministries is located in Lincoln, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Shepherd Food Ministries is based in Lincoln in England. 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.
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Quick facts about Shepherd Food Ministries
- What is Shepherd Food Ministries?
- Shepherd Food Ministries is a health trust based in Lincoln, United Kingdom. SFM relieves chronic hunger by running:Sustainable and eco-friendly farming and preservation methods to reduce post-harvest loss among small scale farmers and reduce malnutrition among children.Health clinics offering health check and advice; andCentre for capacity building offering career counselling and loan advice to beneficiaries.
- When was Shepherd Food Ministries founded?
- Shepherd Food Ministries was founded in 2007.
- Where is Shepherd Food Ministries located?
- Headquartered in Lincoln, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Shepherd Food Ministries's annual budget?
- Annual revenue is £9,989.
- Is Shepherd Food Ministries trustworthy?
- Shepherd Food Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong 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 Shepherd Food Ministries's website?
- https://www.shepherdsfood.org.uk
- Are donations to Shepherd Food Ministries 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.