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(a) The advancement and support of the Regional Medical Cardiology Centre at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast or such body as shall succeed it. (b) The promotion and support of Cardiac Research in the Regional Cardiology Centre at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast or such body as shall succeed it. (c) The promotion of high standards of patient care in Medical Cardiology at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. (d) The provision of facilities and services for the care of patients requiring Medical Cardiology treatment at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. (e) The promotion of high standards in patient care in Surgical Cardiology at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. (f) The promotion of facilities and services for the care of patients …
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
- Its integrity score of 43 is below most of the 28,401 health 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 Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) is a registered health nonprofit based in Newtownards, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its registration number is NIC100399. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 43/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £329K in annual revenue.
The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre)'s official registration number is NIC100399, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) is located in Newtownards, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) has £329K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for health charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. It has £329K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
(a) The advancement and support of the Regional Medical Cardiology Centre at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast or such body as shall succeed it. (b) The promotion and support of Cardiac Research in the Regional Cardiology Centre at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast or such body as shall succeed it. (c) The promotion of high standards of patient care in Medical Cardiology at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. (d) The provision of facilities and services for the care of patients requiring Medical Cardiology treatment at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. (e) The promotion of high standards in patient care in Surgical Cardiology at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. (f) The... The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of £329K is below the peer average of £1M.
The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) 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 NIC100399.
You can verify The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) 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 The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) directly through its donation page (https://www.hearttrustfund.org.uk/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 Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) 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 Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) is based in Newtownards in Northern Ireland. 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 Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) was first registered in 2014, making it approximately 12 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 Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) 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 Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) 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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Founding date · 2014
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Quick facts about The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre)
- What is The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre)?
- The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) is a health trust based in Newtownards, United Kingdom. (a) The advancement and support of the Regional Medical Cardiology Centre at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast or such body as shall succeed it. (b) The promotion and support of Cardiac Research in the Regional Cardiology Centre at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast or such body as shall succeed it. (c) The promotion of high standards of patient care in Medical Cardiology at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. (d) The provision of facilities and services for the care of patients requiring Medical Cardiology treatment at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. (e) The promotion of high standards in patient care in Surgical Cardiology at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. (f) The promotion of facilities and services for the care of patients requiring Cardiac Surgical Treatment at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. (g) The promotion and advancement of hospital research into medical and surgical cardiology in Northern Ireland. The advancement of health or the saving of lives General public Grant making,Medical/health/sickness,Research/evaluation
- When was The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) founded?
- The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) was founded in 2014.
- Where is The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) located?
- Headquartered in Newtownards, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- What is The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre)'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100K-£1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) trustworthy?
- The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre)'s registration number?
- Registration: NIC100399 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre)'s website?
- https://www.hearttrustfund.org.uk
- Are donations to The Heart Trust Fund (Belfast Heart Centre) 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.