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Visit www.mbsss.org.ukAbout The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships
To further the education of pupils attending any secondary school in the city of Liverpool by the award of prizes(or other suitable rewards or marks of distinction. The prizes must be awarded on the recommendation of the headteacher.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships with a partial profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
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- Its integrity score of 82 places it in the top 5% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships is a registered education nonprofit based in Liverpool, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 82/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £17K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships's registered charity number is 1094348. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100. 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 82 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships is located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships has £17K in annual revenue. 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 Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has £17K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships. 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 Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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 further the education of pupils attending any secondary school in the city of Liverpool by the award of prizes(or other suitable rewards or marks of distinction. The prizes must be awarded on the recommendation of the headteacher. The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £17K is below the peer average of £994K.
The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity.
You can verify The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships 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.
Contact The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships 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 Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships 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 Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships is based in Liverpool. 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 Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships was first registered in 2002, making it approximately 24 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE MARGARET BRYCE SMITH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE MARGARET BRYCE SMITH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 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 MARGARET BRYCE SMITH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (7)
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7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
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- 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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 7 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2002
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships
- What is The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships?
- The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships is a education unincorporated association based in Liverpool, United Kingdom. To further the education of pupils attending any secondary school in the city of Liverpool by the award of prizes(or other suitable rewards or marks of distinction. The prizes must be awarded on the recommendation of the headteacher.
- When was The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships founded?
- The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships was founded in 2002.
- Where is The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships located?
- Headquartered in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
- What is The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
- Is The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships trustworthy?
- The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 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 Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships's website?
- https://www.mbsss.org.uk
- Are donations to The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships 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.