The Cotton Tree Children'S Trust
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Re-launched in the summer of 2023, the aim of the Cotton Tree Children's Trust is to support orphaned and abandoned street children in Sierra Leone. This is done through education and empowerment, so that when children and young adults come of age, they can lead independent lives with real hope for the future and make a positive contribution to society. Sponsors are eagerly sought.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE COTTON TREE CHILDREN'S TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE COTTON TREE CHILDREN'S 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 COTTON TREE CHILDREN'S 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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Frequently asked questions about The Cotton Tree Children'S Trust
The Cotton Tree Children'S Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Ferndown, 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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £10K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Cotton Tree Children'S Trust has £10K 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.
Re-launched in the summer of 2023, the aim of the Cotton Tree Children's Trust is to support orphaned and abandoned street children in Sierra Leone. This is done through education and empowerment, so that when children and young adults come of age, they can lead independent lives with real hope for the future and make a positive contribution to society. Sponsors are eagerly sought. The Cotton Tree Children'S Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2006.
The Cotton Tree Children'S 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.
The Cotton Tree Children'S Trust's registered charity number is 1116021. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Cotton Tree Children'S Trust is located in Ferndown, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
The Cotton Tree Children'S Trust is based in Ferndown 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 Cotton Tree Children'S Trust
- What is The Cotton Tree Children'S Trust?
- The Cotton Tree Children'S Trust is a education trust based in Ferndown, United Kingdom. Re-launched in the summer of 2023, the aim of the Cotton Tree Children's Trust is to support orphaned and abandoned street children in Sierra Leone. This is done through education and empowerment, so that when children and young adults come of age, they can lead independent lives with real hope for the future and make a positive contribution to society. Sponsors are eagerly sought.
- When was The Cotton Tree Children'S Trust founded?
- The Cotton Tree Children'S Trust was founded in 2006.
- Where is The Cotton Tree Children'S Trust located?
- Headquartered in Ferndown, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Cotton Tree Children'S Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue is £9,937.
- Is The Cotton Tree Children'S Trust trustworthy?
- The Cotton Tree Children'S Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Cotton Tree Children'S Trust's website?
- https://cottontreechild.org
- Are donations to The Cotton Tree Children'S 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.