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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About The 1959 Group of Charities

Promoting the efficiency of member charities by facilitating the exchange of information about matters of common interest and encouraging voluntary work for member charities.

Founded
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 88

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

Program expenses£0.01 (£22,318)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The 1959 Group of Charities is a registered human services nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. Its registration number is 249039. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 2 community reviews with an average rating of 5.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.8/5 based on 2 reviews.

The 1959 Group of Charities has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.

The 1959 Group of Charities is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years.

Based on official tax filings, The 1959 Group of Charities has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for human services charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £338K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The 1959 Group of Charities is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £2M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The 1959 Group of Charities. 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.

The 1959 Group of Charities has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. The organization has a moderate Trustpilot rating of 3.8/5. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Promoting the efficiency of member charities by facilitating the exchange of information about matters of common interest and encouraging voluntary work for member charities. The 1959 Group of Charities is classified as a human services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1966.

Among human services charities registered in United Kingdom: The 1959 Group of Charities's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £2M is well above the peer average of £338K.

The 1959 Group of Charities is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
1% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE 1959 GROUP OF CHARITIES is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

LI
Lisa Templeton
Trustee

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

LI
Lisa T••••••••
Trustee
PA
Patrick R•••••• R•••••• C••••••
Trustee
PE
Peter M••••••
Trustee
ST
Stephen J•••• M•••••
Trustee
VA
Vanella J••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£1.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
£1.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
£1.9M revenue
FY2023
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£0.0M revenue
FY2022
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£0.0M revenue
FY2021
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Donor reviews (2)

5.0 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot

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Peer charities

Other human services in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The 1959 Group of Charities This page 80 £1.7 million 1%
Harbour Support Services 89 £7.6 million 99%
James Hirons 89 £1.4 million 99%
Living Without Abuse 87 £1.8 million 99%
Cheshire Without Abuse 87 £2.3 million 100%
Domestic Abuse Safety Unit North Wales Ltd 87 £4.4 million 100%
Wimbledon Guild of Social Welfare (incorporated) 87 £2.4 million 88%
The Merchant Seamen'S War Memorial Society (incorporated) 87 £1.4 million 91%
Oasis Project 87 £1.5 million 99%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Donor reviews (external)
Trustpilot consumer reviews
Community reviews (verified email)
GiveRadar Community Reviews - 2 verified review(s) on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about The 1959 Group of Charities

What is The 1959 Group of Charities?
The 1959 Group of Charities is a human services nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Promoting the efficiency of member charities by facilitating the exchange of information about matters of common interest and encouraging voluntary work for member charities.
When was The 1959 Group of Charities founded?
The 1959 Group of Charities was founded in 1966.
Where is The 1959 Group of Charities located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The 1959 Group of Charities's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is The 1959 Group of Charities trustworthy?
The 1959 Group of Charities has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 The 1959 Group of Charities's registration number?
Registration: 249039 (United Kingdom).
What is The 1959 Group of Charities's website?
https://www.cardsforcharity.co.uk
Are donations to The 1959 Group of Charities 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.