The Melton Constable Trust
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Preservation of railway artifacts, research into railway history, article writing on related subjects.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Melton Constable Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Its integrity score of 56 is below most of the 21,809 arts & culture 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
2 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 MELTON CONSTABLE TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE MELTON CONSTABLE 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 MELTON CONSTABLE 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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Leadership & board
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How it stacks up against peers
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Frequently asked questions about The Melton Constable Trust
The Melton Constable Trust is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Gillingham, England, 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 56/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £5K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Based on official filings, The Melton Constable Trust has £5K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £814K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Preservation of railway artifacts, research into railway history, article writing on related subjects. The Melton Constable Trust is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2002.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Melton Constable Trust. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
The Melton Constable Trust 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 Melton Constable Trust's registered charity number is 1090847. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Melton Constable Trust is located in Gillingham, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
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Quick facts about The Melton Constable Trust
- What is The Melton Constable Trust?
- The Melton Constable Trust is a arts & culture charitable company based in Gillingham, United Kingdom. Preservation of railway artifacts, research into railway history, article writing on related subjects.
- When was The Melton Constable Trust founded?
- The Melton Constable Trust was founded in 2002.
- Where is The Melton Constable Trust located?
- Headquartered in Gillingham, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Melton Constable Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2021 is £4,765.
- Is The Melton Constable Trust trustworthy?
- The Melton Constable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 Melton Constable Trust's website?
- https://www.norfolk-orbital-railway.co.uk
- Are donations to The Melton Constable 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.