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Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust

The Trust was formed in November 2016 to respond to the destruction of Orkney’s archaeological sites by the sea. Orkney is a group of 70 islands with a landmass of only 975 square km but over 980 km of coastline, with many archaeological sites situated on the foreshore and subject to ongoing coastal erosion. Global warming, the effects of climate change and melting polar ice are promoting higher sea levels and changing weather systems with increased storminess, which is exacerbating an existing problem. The Trust's priority project is the ongoing excavation at the Knowe of Swandro, Rousay, a possible Neolithic chambered tomb and a large settlement occupied from around 1000BC to AD1200. The Trust responds to emergency situations which arise …

Founded
Headquarters
Orkney, Scotland
Foundation type
SCIO

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 49 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
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  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
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  • third-party accreditation
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Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is SC047002. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £79K in annual revenue.

Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust's official registration number is SC047002, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust is located in Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust has £79K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £79K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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 Trust was formed in November 2016 to respond to the destruction of Orkney’s archaeological sites by the sea. Orkney is a group of 70 islands with a landmass of only 975 square km but over 980 km of coastline, with many archaeological sites situated on the foreshore and subject to ongoing coastal erosion. Global warming, the effects of climate change and melting polar ice are promoting higher sea levels and changing weather systems with increased storminess, which is exacerbating an existing problem. The Trust's priority project is the ongoing excavation at the Knowe of Swandro, Rousay, a possible Neolithic chambered tomb and a large settlement occupied from around 1000BC... Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £79K is below the peer average of £994K.

You can verify Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust 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 Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust directly through its donation page (https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/donate/swandro-orkney-coastal-archaeology-trust). 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.

Donations to Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust 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.

Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust is based in Orkney in Scotland. 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.

Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust was first registered in 2016, making it approximately 10 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.

Annual revenue
£10K-£100K
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Filing history

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

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On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2016
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  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

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Quick facts about Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust

What is Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust?
Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust is a education scio based in Orkney, United Kingdom. The Trust was formed in November 2016 to respond to the destruction of Orkney’s archaeological sites by the sea. Orkney is a group of 70 islands with a landmass of only 975 square km but over 980 km of coastline, with many archaeological sites situated on the foreshore and subject to ongoing coastal erosion. Global warming, the effects of climate change and melting polar ice are promoting higher sea levels and changing weather systems with increased storminess, which is exacerbating an existing problem. The Trust's priority project is the ongoing excavation at the Knowe of Swandro, Rousay, a possible Neolithic chambered tomb and a large settlement occupied from around 1000BC to AD1200. The Trust responds to emergency situations which arise due to coastal erosion, for example in recent years we have funded work at Cata Sands in Sanday, where a Bronze Age/Neolithic settlement was revealed by the erosion of a dune system. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' The organisation's purposes are to advance education, heritage and culture for people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of capability from anywhere in the world through the pursuit of archaeological activities, in the widest possible ways, at Swandro and its environs by: 4.1.1 encouraging and providing opportunities to learn about the heritage and archaeology of Swandro and its environs. 4.1.2 encouraging and providing opportunities to become involved in archaeological activities at Swandro and its environs. 4.1.3 offering a range of activities, including without limitation: public lectures. exhibitions. tours. visits. summer schools and work experience opportunities and public participation, in a volunteer capacity, in the widest possible range of archaeological techniques and tasks, all in pursuit of the widest possible understanding of, interest in and development of the archaeological work at Swandro and its environs. 4.1.4 facilitating the publication of the results of and the maintenance of the records of archaeological activities carried out in relation to Swandro and its environs. 4.1.5 facilitating the promotion of the preservation of and public display of the collections of archaeological artefacts and ecofacts, obtained from Swandro and its environs. 4.1.6 working with other organisations and individuals, including schools and universities, to further the aims of the organisation. and 4.1.7 serving Swandro and its environs by an active involvement in its future excavation and presentation.
When was Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust founded?
Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust was founded in 2016.
Where is Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust located?
Headquartered in Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
Is Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust trustworthy?
Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 out of 100 (Partial 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 Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust's registration number?
Registration: SC047002 (United Kingdom).
What is Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust's website?
https://www.swandro.co.uk
Are donations to Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology 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.