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MAG brings peace and safety to those who have lived in fear for far too long. Help us find every unexploded landmine and bomb before a child does.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Mines Advisory Group is a registered health nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its registration number is 1083008. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for health charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £99M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Mines Advisory Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
The Mines Advisory Group is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Mines Advisory Group has £99M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for health charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Mines Advisory Group is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £99M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Mines Advisory Group. 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.
The Mines Advisory Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
MAG brings peace and safety to those who have lived in fear for far too long. Help us find every unexploded landmine and bomb before a child does. The Mines Advisory Group is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: The Mines Advisory Group's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £99M is well above the peer average of £1M.
The Mines Advisory Group is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): 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 MINES ADVISORY GROUP is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE MINES ADVISORY GROUP 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 MINES ADVISORY GROUP 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
Officers & trustees (12)
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Latest news
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10 articles found
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Sentiment
NeutralThe Mines Advisory Group (MAG) is Seeking a Regional Programmes Support Coordinator – Apply By 26 April 2026 - Global South Opportunities
Machines take over one of world's riskiest jobs — clearing landmines - Euronews.com
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is Seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner - Apply Before 15 February 2026 - Global South Opportunities
'Former LTTE combatants, army personnel working together to clear Sri Lanka’s mines': Ziggy Garewal - theweek.in
Landmine charity backed by Diana faces ‘existential crisis’ as UK funding uncertain - The i Paper
UK pledges £4m to clear land mines to help flow of aid in Gaza - BBC
This wedding photographer now removes landmines for a group that's won a top prize - NPR
2025 Hilton Humanitarian Prize awarded to Mines Advisory Group - National Catholic Reporter
From Merseyside to the Middle East: Rae McGrath’s mission to rid the world of landmines - livpost.co.uk
Life-saving Manchester landmine removal charity wins major prize - BBC
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- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Quick facts about The Mines Advisory Group
- What is The Mines Advisory Group?
- The Mines Advisory Group is a health nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. MAG brings peace and safety to those who have lived in fear for far too long. Help us find every unexploded landmine and bomb before a child does.
- When was The Mines Advisory Group founded?
- The Mines Advisory Group was founded in 2000.
- Where is The Mines Advisory Group located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is The Mines Advisory Group's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Mines Advisory Group trustworthy?
- The Mines Advisory Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Mines Advisory Group's registration number?
- Registration: 1083008 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Mines Advisory Group's website?
- https://www.maginternational.org
- Are donations to The Mines Advisory Group 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.