The Blackden Trust
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The Trust cares for a Tudor house on a site that has been inhabited for 10,000 years. It uses the place and its collections to inspire participation through interdisciplinary workshops, events and training in ways that enhance the Curriculum, are enriched by archaeological, scientific and creative expertise, and link with the work of the author Alan Garner, whose workplace Blackden remains.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Blackden Trust with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
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- Its integrity score of 82 places it in the top 5% 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
3 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. THE BLACKDEN TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE BLACKDEN 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 BLACKDEN 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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Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 5 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Blackden Trust
The Blackden Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Holmes Chapel, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its registration number is 1115818. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 82/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £12K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Blackden Trust has £12K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Trust cares for a Tudor house on a site that has been inhabited for 10,000 years. It uses the place and its collections to inspire participation through interdisciplinary workshops, events and training in ways that enhance the Curriculum, are enriched by archaeological, scientific and creative expertise, and link with the work of the author Alan Garner, whose workplace Blackden remains. The Blackden Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2006.
The Blackden Trust is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1115818.
The Blackden Trust's registered charity number is 1115818. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Blackden Trust is located in Holmes Chapel, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
The Blackden Trust is based in Holmes Chapel 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 The Blackden Trust
- What is The Blackden Trust?
- The Blackden Trust is a education trust based in Holmes Chapel, United Kingdom. The Trust cares for a Tudor house on a site that has been inhabited for 10,000 years. It uses the place and its collections to inspire participation through interdisciplinary workshops, events and training in ways that enhance the Curriculum, are enriched by archaeological, scientific and creative expertise, and link with the work of the author Alan Garner, whose workplace Blackden remains.
- When was The Blackden Trust founded?
- The Blackden Trust was founded in 2006.
- Where is The Blackden Trust located?
- Headquartered in Holmes Chapel, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Blackden Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £12,119.
- Is The Blackden Trust trustworthy?
- The Blackden Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 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 Blackden Trust's registration number?
- Registration: 1115818 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Blackden Trust's website?
- https://www.theblackdentrust.org.uk
- Are donations to The Blackden 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.