The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity
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Merlin's Magic Wand supports children facing challenges of serious illness, disability or adversity. The Charity believes that every child deserves to laugh, enjoy and cherish memorable experiences and its mission is to enable them to access the magic of Merlin Entertainments.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical health charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 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 MERLIN MAGIC WAND CHILDREN'S CHARITY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE MERLIN MAGIC WAND CHILDREN'S CHARITY 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 MERLIN MAGIC WAND CHILDREN'S CHARITY 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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Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 1 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity
The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity is a registered health nonprofit based in London, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Merlin's Magic Wand supports children facing challenges of serious illness, disability or adversity. The Charity believes that every child deserves to laugh, enjoy and cherish memorable experiences and its mission is to enable them to access the magic of Merlin Entertainments. The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2008.
The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity 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 Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity's registered charity number is 1124081. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity is located in London, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity is based in London. 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 Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity
- What is The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity?
- The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity is a health trust based in London, United Kingdom. Merlin's Magic Wand supports children facing challenges of serious illness, disability or adversity. The Charity believes that every child deserves to laugh, enjoy and cherish memorable experiences and its mission is to enable them to access the magic of Merlin Entertainments.
- When was The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity founded?
- The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity was founded in 2008.
- Where is The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity located?
- Headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
- What is The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £2.4 million. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity trustworthy?
- The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity's website?
- https://www.merlinsmagicwand.org
- Are donations to The Merlin Magic Wand Children'S Charity 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.