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The Trust is established to support by means of financial assistance and voluntary work the promotion of the Christian faith, the advancement of amateur sport and physical education, the prevention and relief of poverty and the promotion, preservation and protection of health and the promotion of the benefit of children and young people aged 13-18 in particular but not exclusively (hereinafter called the “beneficiaries”) attending Sports Academy George and its environs of George, Western Cape, South Africa, in particular but not exclusively (hereinafter referred to as the “area of benefit”) and to promote the benefit of those children who are in need of assistance as a result of their poverty or social and economic circumstances by associating with the statutory …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Sports Academy George Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
- Its integrity score of 43 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySports Academy George Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, 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 NIC106867. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 43/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £260K in annual revenue.
Sports Academy George Trust's official registration number is NIC106867, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Sports Academy George Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('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.
Sports Academy George Trust is located in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sports Academy George Trust has £260K in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Sports Academy George Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. It has £260K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Sports Academy George Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). 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.
The Trust is established to support by means of financial assistance and voluntary work the promotion of the Christian faith, the advancement of amateur sport and physical education, the prevention and relief of poverty and the promotion, preservation and protection of health and the promotion of the benefit of children and young people aged 13-18 in particular but not exclusively (hereinafter called the “beneficiaries”) attending Sports Academy George and its environs of George, Western Cape, South Africa, in particular but not exclusively (hereinafter referred to as the “area of benefit”) and to promote the benefit of those children who are in need of assistance as a result of their poverty... Sports Academy George Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £260K is below the peer average of £994K.
Sports Academy George Trust 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 NIC106867.
You can verify Sports Academy George Trust 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 Sports Academy George Trust directly through its donation page (https://www.sportsacademygeorge.com/donate). 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 Sports Academy George Trust 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.
Sports Academy George Trust is based in Lisburn 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.
Sports Academy George Trust 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.
Sports Academy George 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.
Sports Academy George 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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- What is Sports Academy George Trust?
- Sports Academy George Trust is a education trust based in Lisburn, United Kingdom. The Trust is established to support by means of financial assistance and voluntary work the promotion of the Christian faith, the advancement of amateur sport and physical education, the prevention and relief of poverty and the promotion, preservation and protection of health and the promotion of the benefit of children and young people aged 13-18 in particular but not exclusively (hereinafter called the “beneficiaries”) attending Sports Academy George and its environs of George, Western Cape, South Africa, in particular but not exclusively (hereinafter referred to as the “area of benefit”) and to promote the benefit of those children who are in need of assistance as a result of their poverty or social and economic circumstances by associating with the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisations and the inhabitants of the area of benefit in a common effort to provide education and facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation to improve the conditions of life for the said children and in particular: To advance and promote the Christian faith for the benefit of children in the area of benefit through evangelism and the provision of biblically based teaching, discipleship training, meetings, bible studies, clubs, and social activities and in such ways as the Trustees may from time to time decide; To advance physical education, health and well- being and promote amateur sport through the provision of facilities and equipment, training, teaching, coaching, playing and competition of rugby, football, and netball so to develop their physical fitness, mental and emotional capacities that they grow to full maturity as individuals and citizens and their conditions of life may be improved and through such means as the Trustees may from time to time think fit in accordance with the law of charity; To relieve poverty and hunger in the area of benefit by any charitable means and particular through the provision of food, clothing and care and the provision or assistance in the provision of training in sustainable trades through teaching skills in agriculture, carpentry, tailoring and typing in preparation for entry to any occupation, trade or profession on leaving Sports Academy George; To promote or assist in promoting capacity building programmes and projects for the benefit of the inhabitants within the area of benefit who have need of such assistance as a result of their youth, gender, age, disability or infirmity or social and economic circumstances, in an effort to increase the abilities, skills, self-esteem and self-confidence of such inhabitants in the area of benefit; To recruit, select, and send out volunteers for both short and long term service within the area of benefit in partnership with local churches; To advance any other exclusively charitable purpose as the Trustees, may from time to time, decide in accordance with the law of charity. The prevention or relief of poverty,The advancement of education,The advancement of religion,The advancement of health or the saving of lives,The advancement of amateur sport,The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage,Other charitable purposes Children (5-13 year olds),Overseas/developing countries,Specific areas of deprivation,Volunteers,Youth (14-25 year olds) Advice/advocacy/information,Education/training,Relief of poverty,Religious activities,Sport/recreation,Volunteer development,Youth development
- When was Sports Academy George Trust founded?
- Sports Academy George Trust was founded in 2017.
- Where is Sports Academy George Trust located?
- Headquartered in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- What is Sports Academy George Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100K-£1M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sports Academy George Trust trustworthy?
- Sports Academy George Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 Sports Academy George Trust's registration number?
- Registration: NIC106867 (United Kingdom).
- What is Sports Academy George Trust's website?
- https://www.sportsacademygeorge.com
- Are donations to Sports Academy George 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.