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Visit www.thalidomidetrust.orgAbout The Thalidomide Trust
The Thalidomide Trust provides relief and assistance to its beneficiaries through financial assistance and support services.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Thalidomide Trust is a registered disaster relief nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 87/100 for disaster relief charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £30M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
The Thalidomide Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.
The Thalidomide Trust is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Thalidomide Trust has £30M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for disaster relief charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £369K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Thalidomide Trust is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £30M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for The Thalidomide 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.
The Thalidomide Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Charity Commission. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the The Thalidomide Trust profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The Thalidomide Trust provides relief and assistance to its beneficiaries through financial assistance and support services. The Thalidomide Trust is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1973.
Among disaster relief charities registered in United Kingdom: The Thalidomide Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £30M is well above the peer average of £369K.
The Thalidomide Trust is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE THALIDOMIDE TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE THALIDOMIDE TRUST 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 THALIDOMIDE TRUST 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralWelsh Government pledges lifelong financial support to Thalidomide survivors in Wales - Nation.Cymru
Thalidomide survivor in Wales welcomes lifelong support offer - BBC
Thalidomide survivors in Scotland to get lifelong support - BBC
Thalidomide scandal: Sunak pledges lifetime support for survivors - The Guardian
Rishi Sunak pledges money to four specific areas of the charity sector - Civil Society Media
NI Thalidomide victim hits out at German 'U-turn' - BBC
Thalidomide victims ‘betrayed’ as Germany ditches aid pledge - The Times
Campaigner’s MBE will not stop pursuit of justice for thalidomide survivors - Disability News Service
Survivors of birth defect drug thalidomide to get £45m payout from Diageo - The Herald
Thalidomide 'caused up to 10,000 miscarriages and infant deaths in UK' - The Guardian
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about The Thalidomide Trust
- What is The Thalidomide Trust?
- The Thalidomide Trust is a disaster relief nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The Thalidomide Trust provides relief and assistance to its beneficiaries through financial assistance and support services.
- When was The Thalidomide Trust founded?
- The Thalidomide Trust was founded in 1973.
- Where is The Thalidomide Trust located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is The Thalidomide Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Thalidomide Trust trustworthy?
- The Thalidomide Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Thalidomide Trust's website?
- https://www.thalidomidetrust.org
- Are donations to The Thalidomide 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.