The Matheson Trust
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Regular fortnightly discussion groups in relation to the study of comparative religion including the great metaphysical and religious traditions of the world; publication of academic works in relation to the above; maintenance of a free online library of multimedia resources for the study of comparative religion with a global reach; organising public events to educate the public on interfaith.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Matheson Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1982, it predates 87% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 62 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore United Kingdom data
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Filing history
1 year 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 MATHESON TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE MATHESON TRUST 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 MATHESON TRUST 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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5 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
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Cause areas in United Kingdom
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 5 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Matheson Trust
The Matheson Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Kent, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £9K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Matheson Trust has £9K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Regular fortnightly discussion groups in relation to the study of comparative religion including the great metaphysical and religious traditions of the world; publication of academic works in relation to the above; maintenance of a free online library of multimedia resources for the study of comparative religion with a global reach; organising public events to educate the public on interfaith. The Matheson Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1982.
The Matheson Trust 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.
The Matheson Trust's registered charity number is 284155. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Matheson Trust is located in Kent, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.
The Matheson Trust is based in Kent 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 Matheson Trust
- What is The Matheson Trust?
- The Matheson Trust is a education trust based in Kent, United Kingdom. Regular fortnightly discussion groups in relation to the study of comparative religion including the great metaphysical and religious traditions of the world; publication of academic works in relation to the above; maintenance of a free online library of multimedia resources for the study of comparative religion with a global reach; organising public events to educate the public on interfaith.
- When was The Matheson Trust founded?
- The Matheson Trust was founded in 1982.
- Where is The Matheson Trust located?
- Headquartered in Kent, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Matheson Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is £8,875.
- Is The Matheson Trust trustworthy?
- The Matheson Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 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 Matheson Trust's website?
- https://themathesontrust.org/
- Are donations to The Matheson Trust 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.