Surf Life Saving Great Britain
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To undertake search and rescue activity, provide life saving and search and rescue training, promote lifeguard voluntary patrols, education and developing search and rescue skills through lifesaving sport. Raising public awareness to reduce drowning & preventable injuries, represent GB life saving as National Governing Body.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Surf Life Saving Great Britain has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1992, it predates 79% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- 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. SURF LIFE SAVING GREAT BRITAIN is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
SURF LIFE SAVING GREAT BRITAIN 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.
SURF LIFE SAVING GREAT BRITAIN 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
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
8 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Timeline
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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 · 8 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Surf Life Saving Great Britain
Surf Life Saving Great Britain is a registered education nonprofit based in Exeter, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 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 £713K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Surf Life Saving Great Britain has £713K 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.
To undertake search and rescue activity, provide life saving and search and rescue training, promote lifeguard voluntary patrols, education and developing search and rescue skills through lifesaving sport. Raising public awareness to reduce drowning & preventable injuries, represent GB life saving as National Governing Body. Surf Life Saving Great Britain is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1992.
Surf Life Saving Great Britain 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.
Surf Life Saving Great Britain's registered charity number is 1015668. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Surf Life Saving Great Britain is located in Exeter, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
Surf Life Saving Great Britain is based in Exeter 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 Surf Life Saving Great Britain
- What is Surf Life Saving Great Britain?
- Surf Life Saving Great Britain is a education charitable company based in Exeter, United Kingdom. To undertake search and rescue activity, provide life saving and search and rescue training, promote lifeguard voluntary patrols, education and developing search and rescue skills through lifesaving sport. Raising public awareness to reduce drowning & preventable injuries, represent GB life saving as National Governing Body.
- When was Surf Life Saving Great Britain founded?
- Surf Life Saving Great Britain was founded in 1992.
- Where is Surf Life Saving Great Britain located?
- Headquartered in Exeter, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Surf Life Saving Great Britain's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £712,684. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Surf Life Saving Great Britain trustworthy?
- Surf Life Saving Great Britain 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 Surf Life Saving Great Britain's website?
- https://www.slsgb.org.uk
- Are donations to Surf Life Saving Great Britain 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.