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Shetland Arts is a multi-artform, multi venue, arts development agency with responsibility for delivery across Shetland. We own and run Bonhoga, a craft centre, café and retail space. Mareel, an arts centre with an auditorium, cinema screens, educations spaces, recording studio and film production facilities and retail space. we run the Garrison Theatre. and own artists workspace and accommodation. Our vision is for a creative, connected Shetland that values art and culture and the transformative impact it has. a Shetland that nurtures its own creative talents whilst celebrating all cultures and lifestyles. a Shetland where no one feels isolated and where art and culture is core to ensuring the economic and social wellbeing of all its residents. Our mission is …
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- 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
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- 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyShetland Arts Development Agency is a registered health nonprofit based in Shetland, 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 SC037082. 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.
Shetland Arts Development Agency's official registration number is SC037082, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Shetland Arts Development Agency 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 92% 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.
Shetland Arts Development Agency is located in Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, Shetland Arts Development Agency has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 8%. 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.
Shetland Arts Development Agency is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. It has £3M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Shetland Arts Development Agency is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 92% 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.
Shetland Arts is a multi-artform, multi venue, arts development agency with responsibility for delivery across Shetland. We own and run Bonhoga, a craft centre, café and retail space. Mareel, an arts centre with an auditorium, cinema screens, educations spaces, recording studio and film production facilities and retail space. we run the Garrison Theatre. and own artists workspace and accommodation. Our vision is for a creative, connected Shetland that values art and culture and the transformative impact it has. a Shetland that nurtures its own creative talents whilst celebrating all cultures and lifestyles. a Shetland where no one feels isolated and where art and culture is core to ensuring the economic... Shetland Arts Development Agency 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 92% 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.
Shetland Arts Development Agency 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. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC037082.
You can verify Shetland Arts Development Agency 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.
You can donate to Shetland Arts Development Agency directly through its donation page (https://shetlandarts.org/support-us/). 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 Shetland Arts Development Agency 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.
Shetland Arts Development Agency is based in Shetland 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.
Shetland Arts Development Agency 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.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Shetland Arts Development Agency 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.
Shetland Arts Development Agency 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 Shetland Arts Development Agency
- What is Shetland Arts Development Agency?
- Shetland Arts Development Agency is a health trust based in Shetland, United Kingdom. Shetland Arts is a multi-artform, multi venue, arts development agency with responsibility for delivery across Shetland. We own and run Bonhoga, a craft centre, café and retail space. Mareel, an arts centre with an auditorium, cinema screens, educations spaces, recording studio and film production facilities and retail space. we run the Garrison Theatre. and own artists workspace and accommodation. Our vision is for a creative, connected Shetland that values art and culture and the transformative impact it has. a Shetland that nurtures its own creative talents whilst celebrating all cultures and lifestyles. a Shetland where no one feels isolated and where art and culture is core to ensuring the economic and social wellbeing of all its residents. Our mission is to ensure everyone in Shetland can thrive and live well. We are an impact organisation. Our motivation is the change we see in our communities and the individual stories of our audiences, participants and practitioners. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' The objects of SADA shall be: (i) To advance the education of the public in Shetland in the Arts, in particular the Arts of Dance, Drama, Theatre, Film, Literature, Music, Crafts, Visual Arts and any new form of Media. (ii) To advance Arts and Culture for the benefit of the public in Shetland. (iii) To advance Citizenship and Community Development for the benefit of the public in Shetland.
- When was Shetland Arts Development Agency founded?
- Shetland Arts Development Agency was founded in 2005.
- Where is Shetland Arts Development Agency located?
- Headquartered in Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Shetland Arts Development Agency's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Shetland Arts Development Agency trustworthy?
- Shetland Arts Development Agency 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 Shetland Arts Development Agency's registration number?
- Registration: SC037082 (United Kingdom).
- What is Shetland Arts Development Agency's website?
- https://www.shetlandarts.org
- Are donations to Shetland Arts Development Agency 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.