The Hereford Cattle Society
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The company is the Registration Authority for Pedigree Hereford Cattle, providing services for its members throughout the UK.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Hereford Cattle Society has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1963, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 2,317 animal welfare charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 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 HEREFORD CATTLE SOCIETY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE HEREFORD CATTLE SOCIETY 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 HEREFORD CATTLE SOCIETY 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).
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm treatment with the charity or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
10 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar animal welfare charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 10 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Hereford Cattle Society
The Hereford Cattle Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Hereford, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £683K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Hereford Cattle Society has £683K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 95% for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The company is the Registration Authority for Pedigree Hereford Cattle, providing services for its members throughout the UK. The Hereford Cattle Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1963.
The Hereford Cattle Society 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.
The Hereford Cattle Society's registered charity number is 217428. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Hereford Cattle Society is located in Hereford, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.
The Hereford Cattle Society is based in Hereford 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 Hereford Cattle Society
- What is The Hereford Cattle Society?
- The Hereford Cattle Society is a animal welfare charitable company based in Hereford, United Kingdom. The company is the Registration Authority for Pedigree Hereford Cattle, providing services for its members throughout the UK.
- When was The Hereford Cattle Society founded?
- The Hereford Cattle Society was founded in 1963.
- Where is The Hereford Cattle Society located?
- Headquartered in Hereford, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Hereford Cattle Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £683,075. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Hereford Cattle Society trustworthy?
- The Hereford Cattle Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Hereford Cattle Society's website?
- https://www.herefordcattle.org
- Are donations to The Hereford Cattle Society 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.