Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust
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The Charity's activities are to promote urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation particularly in Sunderland and its surrounding areas . The Trustees will use the following means and any other that they may from time to time determine . To preserve historic buildings , to advance the arts , to advance education in science , engineering , history and cultural heritage
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
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- 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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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. SUNDERLAND MUSIC, ARTS & CULTURE TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
SUNDERLAND MUSIC, ARTS & CULTURE 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.
SUNDERLAND MUSIC, ARTS & CULTURE 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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Frequently asked questions about Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust
Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Sunderland, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. 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 £746K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust has £746K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Charity's activities are to promote urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation particularly in Sunderland and its surrounding areas . The Trustees will use the following means and any other that they may from time to time determine . To preserve historic buildings , to advance the arts , to advance education in science , engineering , history and cultural heritage Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2013.
Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust's registered charity number is 1150733. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust is located in Sunderland, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust is based in Sunderland 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 Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust
- What is Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust?
- Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust is a education charitable company based in Sunderland, United Kingdom. The Charity's activities are to promote urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation particularly in Sunderland and its surrounding areas . The Trustees will use the following means and any other that they may from time to time determine . To preserve historic buildings , to advance the arts , to advance education in science , engineering , history and cultural heritage
- When was Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust founded?
- Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust was founded in 2013.
- Where is Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust located?
- Headquartered in Sunderland, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £746,442. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust trustworthy?
- Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust 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 Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust's website?
- https://www.mactrust.org.uk
- Are donations to Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture 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.