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The Sir James Knott Trust

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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About The Sir James Knott Trust

The primary objective of the Sir James Knott Trust is to help improve the conditions of people living and working in the North East of England

Founded
Headquarters
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Foundation type
Unincorporated Association
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
General nonprofit

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar charities in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
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 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025)
£0.91
Program£0.91
Fundraising£0.09
91% to programs beats the peer average (91%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Sir James Knott Trust has a partial profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 177,921 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 203,465 charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore United Kingdom
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 Sir James Knott Trust is a registered nonprofit based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its registration number is 1001363. 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 £4M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The Sir James Knott Trust's registered charity number is 1001363. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

The Sir James Knott Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

The Sir James Knott Trust is located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Sir James Knott Trust has £4M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

No red flags have been detected for The Sir James Knott Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Sir James Knott Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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 primary objective of the Sir James Knott Trust is to help improve the conditions of people living and working in the North East of England The Sir James Knott Trust is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1990.

The Sir James Knott Trust 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 1001363.

You can verify The Sir James Knott Trust 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 Sir James Knott Trust 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 Sir James Knott Trust 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 Sir James Knott Trust is based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. 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 Sir James Knott Trust was first registered in 1990, making it approximately 36 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
91% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE SIR JAMES KNOTT TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Trustee

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£3.8M revenue
FY2025
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£3.1M revenue
FY2024
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£2.7M revenue
FY2023
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£2.9M revenue
FY2022
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£2.0M revenue
FY2021
Charity Commission (UK)

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area.

Education 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.

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.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 4 disclosed in the public registry.

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 · 8
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 4 officers on file
  • 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 · 1990
Not available · 3
  • 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 Sir James Knott Trust

What is The Sir James Knott Trust?
The Sir James Knott Trust is a unincorporated association based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The primary objective of the Sir James Knott Trust is to help improve the conditions of people living and working in the North East of England
When was The Sir James Knott Trust founded?
The Sir James Knott Trust was founded in 1990.
Where is The Sir James Knott Trust located?
Headquartered in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
What is The Sir James Knott Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Sir James Knott Trust trustworthy?
The Sir James Knott Trust 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 Sir James Knott Trust's registration number?
Registration: 1001363 (United Kingdom).
What is The Sir James Knott Trust's website?
https://www.knott-trust.co.uk
Are donations to The Sir James Knott Trust 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.