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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About The Macari Foundation

The Macari Foundation is established to relieve poverty of persons who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or those who are suffering from associated issues such as substance miss-use, mental health problems or crime and anti-social behaviour in North Staffordshire by providing night shelter accommodation, food and support to them to help them move on to independent living.

Founded
Headquarters
Innovation Way
Foundation type
CIO
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 87%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
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.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Macari Foundation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 83 places it in the top 10% of the 28,401 health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email (present for 82% of comparable organizations)
  • 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 Macari Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Innovation Way, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is 1168463. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £574K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Macari Foundation's registered charity number is 1168463. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

The Macari Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% 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 Macari Foundation is located in Innovation Way, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Macari Foundation has £574K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% 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 Macari Foundation is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a CIO. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £574K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Macari Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Macari Foundation is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% 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.

The Macari Foundation is established to relieve poverty of persons who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or those who are suffering from associated issues such as substance miss-use, mental health problems or crime and anti-social behaviour in North Staffordshire by providing night shelter accommodation, food and support to them to help them move on to independent living. The Macari Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of £574K is below the peer average of £1M.

The Macari Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1168463.

You can verify The Macari Foundation 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 Macari Foundation directly through its donation page (http://macari-foundation.co.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 Macari Foundation 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 Macari Foundation is based in Innovation Way. 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 Macari Foundation was first registered in 2016, making it approximately 10 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
100% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE MACARI FOUNDATION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Angela S••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Macari Centre marks 10 years helping the homeless in Stoke-on-Trent - BBC
Mar 2026
www.bbc.com
Lou Macari - Detailed stats - Transfermarkt
Jan 2026
www.transfermarkt.com
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2025
Charity Commission (UK)
Celtic’s Eighth Manager – Lou Macari never had a chance - The Celtic Star
Nov 2025
thecelticstar.com
Lewis Macari - Transfermarkt
Nov 2025
www.transfermarkt.com
Lewis Macari - Stats - Transfermarkt
Nov 2025
www.transfermarkt.com
Lewis Macari: Notts County defender on 'stupidity' of betting breaches - BBC
Nov 2025
www.bbc.com
Lewis Macari sanctioned - TheFA.com
Oct 2025
www.thefa.com
Lewis Macari: Notts County defender given suspended three-month ban for breaching betting rules - BBC
Oct 2025
www.bbc.com
'Why I walked 300 miles for Lou Macari!' - Manchester United
Sep 2025
www.manutd.com
Joe Macari-commissioned Le Mans GTR hails creation of Gordon Murray Special Vehicles - Car Dealer Magazine
Aug 2025
cardealermagazine.co.uk
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2024
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2023
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£1.0M revenue
FY2022
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£0.8M revenue
FY2021
Charity Commission (UK)

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

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

Education 87,646
Health this charity 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 6 officers on file
  • 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 · 2016
Not available · 3
  • 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 Macari Foundation

What is The Macari Foundation?
The Macari Foundation is a health cio based in Innovation Way, United Kingdom. The Macari Foundation is established to relieve poverty of persons who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or those who are suffering from associated issues such as substance miss-use, mental health problems or crime and anti-social behaviour in North Staffordshire by providing night shelter accommodation, food and support to them to help them move on to independent living.
When was The Macari Foundation founded?
The Macari Foundation was founded in 2016.
Where is The Macari Foundation located?
Headquartered in Innovation Way, United Kingdom.
What is The Macari Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Macari Foundation trustworthy?
The Macari Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Macari Foundation's registration number?
Registration: 1168463 (United Kingdom).
What is The Macari Foundation's website?
http://macari-foundation.co.uk/
Are donations to The Macari Foundation 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.