St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust
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The trust was established to raise funds to help the Church Council preserve, repair and upkeep the fabric of St. Mary's Church, Hitchin, Hertfordshire as well for the provision, restoration and repair of monuments, ornaments, furnishings, organs, windows and all other embellishments and equipment of the Church.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1978, it predates 86% of the health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar's profile for St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical health charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
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Filing history
2 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ST MARY'S CHURCH (HITCHIN) PRESERVATION TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
ST MARY'S CHURCH (HITCHIN) PRESERVATION 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.
ST MARY'S CHURCH (HITCHIN) PRESERVATION 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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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 8 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust
St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust is a registered health nonprofit based in Hitchin, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £18K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust has £18K 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.
The trust was established to raise funds to help the Church Council preserve, repair and upkeep the fabric of St. Mary's Church, Hitchin, Hertfordshire as well for the provision, restoration and repair of monuments, ornaments, furnishings, organs, windows and all other embellishments and equipment of the Church. St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1978.
St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation 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.
St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust's registered charity number is 276501. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust is located in Hitchin, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.
St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust is based in Hitchin 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 St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust
- What is St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust?
- St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust is a health trust based in Hitchin, United Kingdom. The trust was established to raise funds to help the Church Council preserve, repair and upkeep the fabric of St. Mary's Church, Hitchin, Hertfordshire as well for the provision, restoration and repair of monuments, ornaments, furnishings, organs, windows and all other embellishments and equipment of the Church.
- When was St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust founded?
- St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust was founded in 1978.
- Where is St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust located?
- Headquartered in Hitchin, England, United Kingdom.
- What is St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £17,646.
- Is St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust trustworthy?
- St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation Trust's website?
- https://www.heartofhitchin.com/
- Are donations to St Mary'S Church (hitchin) Preservation 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.