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The Charity is a legacy from the Incorporation of The Priory of Scotland into St John Scotland (SC047485) in 2017. The Charity has the same aims and objectives as St John Scotland, as per Section 1 above, but exists largely to capture donations and legacies that are payable only to the 'old' charity (SC00262), in order to help fulfil these aims and objectives. At some point, but most probably not before 2027, it is proposed to wind the charity up. This date may change depending on circumstances. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' (l) The objects and …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Residuary of St John Scotland has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- Established in 1947, it is among the oldest education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 3 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 41 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Residuary of St John Scotland is a registered education nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1947 and has been operating for 79 years. Its registration number is SC000262. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £590 in annual revenue.
The Residuary of St John Scotland's official registration number is SC000262, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
The Residuary of St John Scotland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('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 Residuary of St John Scotland is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1947 and has been active for 79 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Residuary of St John Scotland has £590 in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Residuary of St John Scotland is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. It has £590 in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Residuary of St John Scotland is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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 Charity is a legacy from the Incorporation of The Priory of Scotland into St John Scotland (SC047485) in 2017. The Charity has the same aims and objectives as St John Scotland, as per Section 1 above, but exists largely to capture donations and legacies that are payable only to the 'old' charity (SC00262), in order to help fulfil these aims and objectives. At some point, but most probably not before 2027, it is proposed to wind the charity up. This date may change depending on circumstances. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health... The Residuary of St John Scotland is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1947.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £590 is below the peer average of £994K.
The Residuary of St John Scotland is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC000262.
You can verify The Residuary of St John Scotland 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.
You can donate to The Residuary of St John Scotland directly through its donation page (https://www.stjohnscotland.org.uk/donate). 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 Residuary of St John Scotland 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 Residuary of St John Scotland is based in Edinburgh in Scotland. 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 Residuary of St John Scotland was first registered in 1947, making it approximately 79 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.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
The Residuary of St John Scotland 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 Residuary of St John Scotland 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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Founding date · 1947
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Quick facts about The Residuary of St John Scotland
- What is The Residuary of St John Scotland?
- The Residuary of St John Scotland is a education unincorporated association based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The Charity is a legacy from the Incorporation of The Priory of Scotland into St John Scotland (SC047485) in 2017. The Charity has the same aims and objectives as St John Scotland, as per Section 1 above, but exists largely to capture donations and legacies that are payable only to the 'old' charity (SC00262), in order to help fulfil these aims and objectives. At some point, but most probably not before 2027, it is proposed to wind the charity up. This date may change depending on circumstances. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' (l) The objects and purposes of the Charity shall be to promote the objects and purposes of St John Scotland. (2) The objects and purposes of St John Scotland are, the- (a) Advancement of citizenship or community development) encouragement of all that makes for the spiritual and moral strengthening of mankind in accordance with the first great principle of the Order embodied in the Motto 'Pro Fide'. ii) recommendation to the Grand Prior of the award of Medals, Badges or Certificates of Honour for special services in the cause of humanity especially for saving or attempting to save life at imminent personal risk. iii) encouragement of research into the history of the Order in Scotland and the formation, by gift or otherwise, of a Library and Museum of objects connected with the history of the Order in Scotland. iv) maintenance of contact and the development of collaboration with kindred Establishments and Orders of St John. (b) The Relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage) provision, maintenance encouragement and promotion of all work of humanity and charity for the relief of persons in sickness, distress, suffering or danger, without distinction of race, class or creed and in the extension of the second great principle of the Order embodied in the Motto 'Pro Utilitate Hominum'. ii) the rendering of aid to the sick, wounded, disabled or suffering and the promotion of such permanent organisation during times of peace as may be at once available in times of civil emergencies or war, including the training and provision of technical reserves for the medical services of the Armed Forces or any Civil Defence Organisations. ( c) The Advancement of health) provision of assistance in the maintenance and development of the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem and the clinics and research projects connected therewith.
- When was The Residuary of St John Scotland founded?
- The Residuary of St John Scotland was founded in 1947.
- Where is The Residuary of St John Scotland located?
- Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is The Residuary of St John Scotland's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under £10K.
- Is The Residuary of St John Scotland trustworthy?
- The Residuary of St John Scotland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 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 Residuary of St John Scotland's registration number?
- Registration: SC000262 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Residuary of St John Scotland's website?
- https://www.stjohnscotland.org.uk
- Are donations to The Residuary of St John Scotland 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.