The Shipwrights Charitable Fund
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The Shipwrights Company Charitable fund is constituted under the Deeds of Trust of 30 April 1948 and 22 December 1970, and is a registered charity, number 262043. Under the terms of reference laid down by the Court in 2002 donations are directed towards Maritime Projects, the City of London and "Ministering Authorities", with an emphasis on support for young people.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Shipwrights Charitable Fund has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 81% of the 4,102 youth development charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 4,638 youth development charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE SHIPWRIGHTS CHARITABLE FUND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE SHIPWRIGHTS CHARITABLE FUND 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 SHIPWRIGHTS CHARITABLE FUND 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 & board
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How it stacks up against peers
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Sources and verification
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 10 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Shipwrights Charitable Fund
The Shipwrights Charitable Fund is a registered youth development nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £851K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Shipwrights Charitable Fund has £851K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for youth development charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Shipwrights Company Charitable fund is constituted under the Deeds of Trust of 30 April 1948 and 22 December 1970, and is a registered charity, number 262043. Under the terms of reference laid down by the Court in 2002 donations are directed towards Maritime Projects, the City of London and "Ministering Authorities", with an emphasis on support for young people. The Shipwrights Charitable Fund is classified as a youth development organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1971.
The Shipwrights Charitable Fund 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.
The Shipwrights Charitable Fund's registered charity number is 262043. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Shipwrights Charitable Fund is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.
The Shipwrights Charitable Fund is based in London in England. 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 Shipwrights Charitable Fund
- What is The Shipwrights Charitable Fund?
- The Shipwrights Charitable Fund is a youth development unincorporated association based in London, United Kingdom. The Shipwrights Company Charitable fund is constituted under the Deeds of Trust of 30 April 1948 and 22 December 1970, and is a registered charity, number 262043. Under the terms of reference laid down by the Court in 2002 donations are directed towards Maritime Projects, the City of London and "Ministering Authorities", with an emphasis on support for young people.
- When was The Shipwrights Charitable Fund founded?
- The Shipwrights Charitable Fund was founded in 1971.
- Where is The Shipwrights Charitable Fund located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Shipwrights Charitable Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £851,187. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Shipwrights Charitable Fund trustworthy?
- The Shipwrights Charitable Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Shipwrights Charitable Fund's website?
- https://www.shipwrights.co.uk
- Are donations to The Shipwrights Charitable Fund 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.