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The principle object of the trust is to raise funds for the Missionary work of St. Patrick's Missionary Society Ireland in Africa, Brazil and West Indies.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK has a partial profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1975, it predates 87% of the international charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 2,126 international charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical international charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
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- a website
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySt Patrick'S Missionary Society UK is a registered international nonprofit based in Co Wicklow, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK's registered charity number is 269640. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK is located in Co Wicklow, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years.
Based on official tax filings, St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 95% for international charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK is classified as an International organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £2M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 95%). 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 principle object of the trust is to raise funds for the Missionary work of St. Patrick's Missionary Society Ireland in Africa, Brazil and West Indies. St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK is classified as an international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1975.
Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of £2M is comparable to the peer average of £1M.
St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK 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.
You can verify St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK 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 St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK directly through its donation page (https://www.spms.org/support-us-page). 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.
Yes, St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK is registered with the Fundraising Regulator (FR), the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Registration means the charity has committed to following the Code of Fundraising Practice and the Fundraising Promise, which set standards for honest, respectful, and transparent fundraising. Donors can complain to the FR if they believe a charity has breached the Code.
Donations to St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK 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.
St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK is based in Co Wicklow. 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.
St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK was first registered in 1975, making it approximately 51 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.
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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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ST PATRICK'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY UK is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
ST PATRICK'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY UK 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 PATRICK'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY UK 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (1)
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1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1975
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK
- What is St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK?
- St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK is a international trust based in Co Wicklow, United Kingdom. The principle object of the trust is to raise funds for the Missionary work of St. Patrick's Missionary Society Ireland in Africa, Brazil and West Indies.
- When was St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK founded?
- St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK was founded in 1975.
- Where is St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK located?
- Headquartered in Co Wicklow, United Kingdom.
- What is St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK trustworthy?
- St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Patrick'S Missionary Society UK's website?
- https://www.spms.org
- Are donations to St Patrick'S Missionary Society UK 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.