The Thunderbird Project
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Enabling Emergency Service drones to operate Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), providing life-critical support 'the saving of lives','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 4.1.1 the saving of lives, specifically the emergency relief of sickness and injury, the enhancement of public safety and the protection of human life through the provision of automated technologies and unmanned aerial systems (?UAS?). and 4.1.2 the advancement of science, specifically undertaking and facilitating research to assist the development and delivery of UAS technologies to save and protect human life.
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The Thunderbird Project is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2022. Its registration number is SC051670. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £257K in annual revenue.
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Enabling Emergency Service drones to operate Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), providing life-critical support 'the saving of lives','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 4.1.1 the saving of lives, specifically the emergency relief of sickness and injury, the enhancement of public safety and the protection of human life through the provision of automated technologies and unmanned aerial systems (?UAS?). and 4.1.2 the advancement of science, specifically undertaking and facilitating research to assist the development and delivery of UAS technologies to save and protect human life. The Thunderbird Project is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2022.
The Thunderbird Project is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC051670.
The Thunderbird Project's official registration number is SC051670, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
The Thunderbird Project is located in Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.
The Thunderbird Project is based in Perth 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 Thunderbird Project
- What is The Thunderbird Project?
- The Thunderbird Project is a arts & culture charitable company based in Perth, United Kingdom. Enabling Emergency Service drones to operate Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), providing life-critical support 'the saving of lives','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 4.1.1 the saving of lives, specifically the emergency relief of sickness and injury, the enhancement of public safety and the protection of human life through the provision of automated technologies and unmanned aerial systems (?UAS?). and 4.1.2 the advancement of science, specifically undertaking and facilitating research to assist the development and delivery of UAS technologies to save and protect human life.
- When was The Thunderbird Project founded?
- The Thunderbird Project was founded in 2022.
- Where is The Thunderbird Project located?
- Headquartered in Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is The Thunderbird Project's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is £257,038.
- Is The Thunderbird Project trustworthy?
- The Thunderbird Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Thunderbird Project's registration number?
- Registration: SC051670 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Thunderbird Project's website?
- https://www.thunderbirdproject.org.uk/
- Are donations to The Thunderbird Project 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.