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The Link Family and Community Centre

County Down, Northern Ireland Reg: NIC101921 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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43
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
43/100 · methodology

About The Link Family and Community Centre

To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Newtownards and its environs without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, or political, religious or other opinion by associating with the statutory authorities, churches, voluntary and community organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to: (a) advance community development and, in particular, the promotion of the community and voluntary sector for the benefit of the public by providing support, information, services and facilities to churches and community and voluntary groups and encouraging such organisations to co-operate to achieve their aims; (b) relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, drug or alcohol dependency, financial hardship or other disadvantage; (c) advance education and training and promote the physical, …

Founded
Headquarters
County Down, Northern Ireland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 79%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 43
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2024 · ccni (FY2024)
£0.79
Program£0.79
79% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Link Family and Community Centre with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

  • Its integrity score of 43 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Link Family and Community Centre is a registered education nonprofit based in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is NIC101921. 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 £328K in annual revenue.

The Link Family and Community Centre's official registration number is NIC101921, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

The Link Family and Community 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 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

The Link Family and Community Centre is located in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Link Family and Community Centre has £328K in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. 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 Link Family and Community Centre is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £328K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Link Family and Community Centre is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). 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.

To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Newtownards and its environs without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, or political, religious or other opinion by associating with the statutory authorities, churches, voluntary and community organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to: (a) advance community development and, in particular, the promotion of the community and voluntary sector for the benefit of the public by providing support, information, services and facilities to churches and community and voluntary groups and encouraging such organisations to co-operate to achieve their aims; (b) relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, drug or alcohol dependency, financial hardship or other... The Link Family and Community Centre is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £328K is below the peer average of £994K.

The Link Family and Community Centre 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 NIC101921.

You can verify The Link Family and Community 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. 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.

Contact The Link Family and Community Centre directly for current donation methods. 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 Link Family and Community 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 Link Family and Community Centre is based in County Down 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 Link Family and Community Centre was first registered in 2015, making it approximately 11 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.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
79% to programs
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Filing history

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
11
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2024
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2015
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Link Family and Community Centre

What is The Link Family and Community Centre?
The Link Family and Community Centre is a education charitable company based in County Down, United Kingdom. To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Newtownards and its environs without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, or political, religious or other opinion by associating with the statutory authorities, churches, voluntary and community organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to: (a) advance community development and, in particular, the promotion of the community and voluntary sector for the benefit of the public by providing support, information, services and facilities to churches and community and voluntary groups and encouraging such organisations to co-operate to achieve their aims; (b) relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, drug or alcohol dependency, financial hardship or other disadvantage; (c) advance education and training and promote the physical, intellectual and social development of young children; (d) promote good community relations, religious and racial harmony and equality and diversity; (e) promote volunteering and recruit, select and train volunteers for services within the area of benefit; (f) promote the social economy and social enterprises within the area of benefit for the benefit of the general public; (g) provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and other leisure time occupations with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said residents. The advancement of education,The advancement of citizenship or community development,The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity,The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse),Adult training,Asylum seekers/refugees,Community safety/crime prevention,Ethnic minorities,General public,Homelessness,Language community,Learning disabilities,Men,Mental health,Older people,Parents,Preschool (0-5 year olds),Tenants,Unemployed/low income,Voluntary and community sector,Volunteers,Women,Youth (14-25 year olds) Advice/advocacy/information,Community development,Counselling/support,Cultural,Economic development,Education/training,Gender,Human rights/equality,Relief of poverty,Volunteer development,Youth development
When was The Link Family and Community Centre founded?
The Link Family and Community Centre was founded in 2015.
Where is The Link Family and Community Centre located?
Headquartered in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
What is The Link Family and Community Centre's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100K-£1M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Link Family and Community Centre trustworthy?
The Link Family and Community 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 Link Family and Community Centre's registration number?
Registration: NIC101921 (United Kingdom).
What is The Link Family and Community Centre's website?
https://www.thelinkcentre.org
Are donations to The Link Family and Community 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.