Stand by Me
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We care for over 4,000 kids across the world but no two are the same, so we take care to understand and meet each of their individual needs, from food and healthcare, to loving parents and quality education. We help them reach their full potential, stand on their own two feet and change their futures. We have transformed thousands of kids lives, and we are only just getting started.
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Integrity assessment
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GiveRadar's verified records show Stand by Me with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 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. STAND BY ME is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
STAND BY ME 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.
STAND BY ME 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 & board
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4 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 4 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Stand by Me
Stand by Me is a registered education nonprofit based in Essex, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £3M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Stand by Me has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
We care for over 4,000 kids across the world but no two are the same, so we take care to understand and meet each of their individual needs, from food and healthcare, to loving parents and quality education. We help them reach their full potential, stand on their own two feet and change their futures. We have transformed thousands of kids lives, and we are only just getting started. Stand by Me is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2019.
Stand by Me is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission.
Stand by Me's registered charity number is 1185124. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Stand by Me is located in Essex, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Stand by Me is based in Essex 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 Stand by Me
- What is Stand by Me?
- Stand by Me is a education cio based in Essex, United Kingdom. We care for over 4,000 kids across the world but no two are the same, so we take care to understand and meet each of their individual needs, from food and healthcare, to loving parents and quality education. We help them reach their full potential, stand on their own two feet and change their futures. We have transformed thousands of kids lives, and we are only just getting started.
- When was Stand by Me founded?
- Stand by Me was founded in 2019.
- Where is Stand by Me located?
- Headquartered in Essex, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Stand by Me's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £3 million. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Stand by Me trustworthy?
- Stand by Me has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Stand by Me's website?
- https://www.standby.me
- Are donations to Stand by Me 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.