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The charity’s objectives are to: • develop and manage the Birks Cinema premises to promote the arts, heritage and culture, by providing a location for films, music, drama and entertainment and for other community related facilities. • advance development of the communities of Highland Perthshire and Killin Parish for their benefit and for the benefit for members of the public generally. and • advance education in the arts, heritage and culture by providing educational films and other media and by organising and promoting training, tuition and courses. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Birks Cinema Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 51 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Birks Cinema Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Pitlochry, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is SC041030. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £234K in annual revenue.
The Birks Cinema Trust's official registration number is SC041030, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
The Birks Cinema Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('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.
The Birks Cinema Trust is located in Pitlochry, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Birks Cinema Trust has £234K 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.
The Birks Cinema Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £234K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Birks Cinema 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 charity’s objectives are to: • develop and manage the Birks Cinema premises to promote the arts, heritage and culture, by providing a location for films, music, drama and entertainment and for other community related facilities. • advance development of the communities of Highland Perthshire and Killin Parish for their benefit and for the benefit for members of the public generally. and • advance education in the arts, heritage and culture by providing educational films and other media and by organising and promoting training, tuition and courses. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of... The Birks Cinema Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £234K is below the peer average of £994K.
The Birks Cinema 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. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC041030.
You can verify The Birks Cinema 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. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). 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 The Birks Cinema Trust directly through its donation page (https://www.birkscinema.co.uk/the-trust/donate/). 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 The Birks Cinema 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.
The Birks Cinema Trust is based in Pitlochry 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.
The Birks Cinema Trust was first registered in 2009, making it approximately 17 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.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
The Birks Cinema 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.
The Birks Cinema 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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Quick facts about The Birks Cinema Trust
- What is The Birks Cinema Trust?
- The Birks Cinema Trust is a education charitable company based in Pitlochry, United Kingdom. The charity’s objectives are to: • develop and manage the Birks Cinema premises to promote the arts, heritage and culture, by providing a location for films, music, drama and entertainment and for other community related facilities. • advance development of the communities of Highland Perthshire and Killin Parish for their benefit and for the benefit for members of the public generally. and • advance education in the arts, heritage and culture by providing educational films and other media and by organising and promoting training, tuition and courses. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended' 3.1.1 to develop and manage premises to promote the arts, heritage and culture by providing a location for films, music, drama and entertainment and for other community-related facilities. 3.1.2 to advance education in the arts, heritage and culture by providing educational films and other media and by organising and promoting training, tuition and courses in and relating to the arts, heritage and/or culture. 3.1.3 to advance development of the communities of Highland Perthshire and Killin Parish, and for members of the public generally.
- When was The Birks Cinema Trust founded?
- The Birks Cinema Trust was founded in 2009.
- Where is The Birks Cinema Trust located?
- Headquartered in Pitlochry, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is The Birks Cinema Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is The Birks Cinema Trust trustworthy?
- The Birks Cinema Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 The Birks Cinema Trust's registration number?
- Registration: SC041030 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Birks Cinema Trust's website?
- https://www.birkscinema.co.uk
- Are donations to The Birks Cinema 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.