The Ridley Foundation
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'It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of education','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The objects of the CIO are (a) The advancement of education for the public benefit and the promotion of medical research in ophthalmology, and the dissemination of the results of that research by the support or provision of such facilities, as the trustees shall from time to time determine. (b) The relief in need of such persons who are studying at, or who are or have been employed, in any capacity in any teaching hospital engaged in ophthalmology in any part of the world or, their dependants.
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- Its integrity score of 46 is below most of the 4,903 social services 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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The Ridley Foundation is a registered social services nonprofit based in Lincolnshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2023. Its registration number is SC052697. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £318K in annual revenue.
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'It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of education','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The objects of the CIO are (a) The advancement of education for the public benefit and the promotion of medical research in ophthalmology, and the dissemination of the results of that research by the support or provision of such facilities, as the trustees shall from time to time determine. (b) The relief in need of such persons who are studying at, or who are or have been employed, in any capacity in any teaching hospital engaged in ophthalmology in any part of the... The Ridley Foundation is classified as a social services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2023.
The Ridley Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC052697.
The Ridley Foundation's official registration number is SC052697, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
The Ridley Foundation is located in Lincolnshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.
The Ridley Foundation is based in Lincolnshire 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.
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Quick facts about The Ridley Foundation
- What is The Ridley Foundation?
- The Ridley Foundation is a social services cio based in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. 'It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of education','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The objects of the CIO are (a) The advancement of education for the public benefit and the promotion of medical research in ophthalmology, and the dissemination of the results of that research by the support or provision of such facilities, as the trustees shall from time to time determine. (b) The relief in need of such persons who are studying at, or who are or have been employed, in any capacity in any teaching hospital engaged in ophthalmology in any part of the world or, their dependants.
- When was The Ridley Foundation founded?
- The Ridley Foundation was founded in 2023.
- Where is The Ridley Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Lincolnshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is The Ridley Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £317,772.
- Is The Ridley Foundation trustworthy?
- The Ridley Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Ridley Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: SC052697 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Ridley Foundation's website?
- https://ridleyeyefoundation.org/
- Are donations to The Ridley Foundation 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.