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The Odyssey Trust Company Limited

Odyssey, Northern Ireland Reg: NIC100113 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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53
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About The Odyssey Trust Company Limited

The objects for which the Charity is founded are:- (i) to advance public education and in particular, but without limitation to the generality of the foregoing to establish and maintain a science centre and museum to which the public shall be admitted ( at no or an appropriate charge having regard to the income and expenses of the Charity as the Charity shall consider fit) (" the Science Centre ") at Queens Quay, Belfast with the intent that the Science Centre will contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge and the education of the general public in particular the people of Northern Ireland; (ii) for the benefit of the inhabitants of Northern Ireland to provide or assist in the provision …

Founded
Headquarters
Odyssey, Northern Ireland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 35%
Peer average: 85%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · ccni (FY2025)
£0.35
Program£0.35
Administration£0.02

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Odyssey Trust Company Limited with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 53 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Odyssey Trust Company Limited is a registered education nonprofit based in Odyssey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is NIC100113. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £26M in annual revenue.

The Odyssey Trust Company Limited's official registration number is NIC100113, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

The Odyssey Trust Company Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

The Odyssey Trust Company Limited is located in Odyssey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Odyssey Trust Company Limited has £26M in annual revenue. It allocates 35% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for education charities in United Kingdom. Administrative costs account for 2% of expenses. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Odyssey Trust Company Limited is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £26M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Odyssey Trust Company Limited is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 35% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.

The objects for which the Charity is founded are:- (i) to advance public education and in particular, but without limitation to the generality of the foregoing to establish and maintain a science centre and museum to which the public shall be admitted ( at no or an appropriate charge having regard to the income and expenses of the Charity as the Charity shall consider fit) (" the Science Centre ") at Queens Quay, Belfast with the intent that the Science Centre will contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge and the education of the general public in particular the people of Northern Ireland; (ii) for the benefit of the inhabitants... The Odyssey Trust Company Limited is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 35% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of £26M is well above the peer average of £994K.

The Odyssey Trust Company Limited 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. Its Charity Commission registration number is NIC100113.

You can verify The Odyssey Trust Company Limited 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. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). 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 Odyssey Trust Company Limited 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 Odyssey Trust Company Limited 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 Odyssey Trust Company Limited is based in Odyssey in Northern Ireland. 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 Odyssey Trust Company Limited was first registered in 2016, making it approximately 10 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.

Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
35% to programs
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Filing history

1 year on file from ccni (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
198
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£25.9M revenue
FY2025
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2016
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Odyssey Trust Company Limited

What is The Odyssey Trust Company Limited?
The Odyssey Trust Company Limited is a education charitable company based in Odyssey, United Kingdom. The objects for which the Charity is founded are:- (i) to advance public education and in particular, but without limitation to the generality of the foregoing to establish and maintain a science centre and museum to which the public shall be admitted ( at no or an appropriate charge having regard to the income and expenses of the Charity as the Charity shall consider fit) (" the Science Centre ") at Queens Quay, Belfast with the intent that the Science Centre will contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge and the education of the general public in particular the people of Northern Ireland; (ii) for the benefit of the inhabitants of Northern Ireland to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure-time occupation in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life. The advancement of education,The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science,Other charitable purposes General public Arts,Education/training,Sport/recreation
When was The Odyssey Trust Company Limited founded?
The Odyssey Trust Company Limited was founded in 2016.
Where is The Odyssey Trust Company Limited located?
Headquartered in Odyssey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
What is The Odyssey Trust Company Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 35% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Odyssey Trust Company Limited trustworthy?
The Odyssey Trust Company Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 Odyssey Trust Company Limited's registration number?
Registration: NIC100113 (United Kingdom).
What is The Odyssey Trust Company Limited's website?
https://www.theodyssey.co.uk
Are donations to The Odyssey Trust Company Limited 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.