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The Presbyterian Children's Society

Belfast, Northern Ireland Reg: NIC101444 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
43/100 · methodology

About The Presbyterian Children's Society

All moneys received by the Governors under or for the Objects of this Scheme, shall, subject to other provisions herein contained, and to any special trusts or conditions upon which any part thereof may have been received, be expended and applied by them for the following Objects, or for such and so many of them as to the Governors shall from time to time seem expedient:- (a) to make grants for or towards the education and maintenance of Children selected as hereinafter provided to receive such aid. (b) to care for and support children in need whether material, physical, mental, emotional or spiritual and to promote their material, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual development whether through their families, Church or …

Founded
Headquarters
Belfast, Northern Ireland

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 43
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

· FY2024 · ccni (FY2024)
£0.92
Program£0.92
92% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Presbyterian Children's Society has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 43 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 Presbyterian Children's Society is a registered education nonprofit based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is NIC101444. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 43/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue.

The Presbyterian Children's Society's official registration number is NIC101444, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

The Presbyterian Children's Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

The Presbyterian Children's Society is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Presbyterian Children's Society has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Presbyterian Children's Society is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It has £1M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Presbyterian Children's Society is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). 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.

All moneys received by the Governors under or for the Objects of this Scheme, shall, subject to other provisions herein contained, and to any special trusts or conditions upon which any part thereof may have been received, be expended and applied by them for the following Objects, or for such and so many of them as to the Governors shall from time to time seem expedient:- (a) to make grants for or towards the education and maintenance of Children selected as hereinafter provided to receive such aid. (b) to care for and support children in need whether material, physical, mental, emotional or spiritual and to promote their material, physical, mental... The Presbyterian Children's Society is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £994K.

You can verify The Presbyterian Children's Society 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. 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 Presbyterian Children's Society 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 Presbyterian Children's Society 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 Presbyterian Children's Society is based in Belfast 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 Presbyterian Children's Society was first registered in 2015, making it approximately 11 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
£1M-£10M
92% to programs
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Filing history

1 year on file from ccni (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024.
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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

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Employees
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£1.1M revenue
FY2024
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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 2024 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 · FY2024 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 · 2015
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 Presbyterian Children's Society

What is The Presbyterian Children's Society?
The Presbyterian Children's Society is a education nonprofit organization based in Belfast, United Kingdom. All moneys received by the Governors under or for the Objects of this Scheme, shall, subject to other provisions herein contained, and to any special trusts or conditions upon which any part thereof may have been received, be expended and applied by them for the following Objects, or for such and so many of them as to the Governors shall from time to time seem expedient:- (a) to make grants for or towards the education and maintenance of Children selected as hereinafter provided to receive such aid. (b) to care for and support children in need whether material, physical, mental, emotional or spiritual and to promote their material, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual development whether through their families, Church or community or otherwise howsoever that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society. (c) to provide day care and residential establishments for children and, where appropriate, their families. (d) to make such other provision in such matters and subject to such conditions as the Governors may consider advantageous. (e) to pay all rent, taxes, cost of insurance and other charges, necessarily or properly payable out of or for the Endowments and to defray the necessary working expenses of the Society. (f) to defray other expenses of carrying out the purposes of this Scheme. The prevention or relief of poverty,The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage Carers,Children (5-13 year olds),Men,Parents,Preschool (0-5 year olds),Unemployed/low income,Women,Youth (14-25 year olds) Grant making,Relief of poverty,Welfare/benevolent
When was The Presbyterian Children's Society founded?
The Presbyterian Children's Society was founded in 2015.
Where is The Presbyterian Children's Society located?
Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
What is The Presbyterian Children's Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Presbyterian Children's Society trustworthy?
The Presbyterian Children's Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 Presbyterian Children's Society's registration number?
Registration: NIC101444 (United Kingdom).
What is The Presbyterian Children's Society's website?
https://www.presbyterianchildrenssociety.org
Are donations to The Presbyterian Children's Society 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.