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The Methodist Church is engaged in education as part of its Christian mission in the world. Its schools will seek to extend the Methodist ethos and character and contribute to diversity in education.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMethodist Independent Schools Trust is a registered religion nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for religion charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £117M in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Methodist Independent Schools Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
Methodist Independent Schools Trust is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Methodist Independent Schools Trust has £117M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for religion charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £311K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Methodist Independent Schools Trust is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has £117M in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Methodist Independent Schools Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Methodist Independent Schools Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 97% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Methodist Independent Schools Trust profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The Methodist Church is engaged in education as part of its Christian mission in the world. Its schools will seek to extend the Methodist ethos and character and contribute to diversity in education. Methodist Independent Schools Trust is classified as a religion organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among religion charities registered in United Kingdom: Methodist Independent Schools Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £117M is well above the peer average of £311K.
Methodist Independent Schools Trust is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. METHODIST INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
METHODIST INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS TRUST 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.
METHODIST INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS TRUST 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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Champions thrown out of national school cricket competition after fielding ineligible players - Ealing Times
Payout to Shebbear College sex abuse victims - BBC
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Quick facts about Methodist Independent Schools Trust
- What is Methodist Independent Schools Trust?
- Methodist Independent Schools Trust is a religion nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The Methodist Church is engaged in education as part of its Christian mission in the world. Its schools will seek to extend the Methodist ethos and character and contribute to diversity in education.
- When was Methodist Independent Schools Trust founded?
- Methodist Independent Schools Trust was founded in 2011.
- Where is Methodist Independent Schools Trust located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Methodist Independent Schools Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100M-£1B. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Methodist Independent Schools Trust trustworthy?
- Methodist Independent Schools Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Methodist Independent Schools Trust's website?
- https://www.methodistschools.org.uk
- Are donations to Methodist Independent Schools Trust 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.