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The Wild Olive Tree is a cafe which operates from St George's Tron Church of Scotland, in the city centre of Glasgow, with the aim to help provide relief to individuals struggling financially and experiencing homelessness. The Wild Olive Tree does this by providing workplace employability training, by providing free meals to those in need, and by supporting our charitable partners, Glasgow City Mission and Bethany Christian Trust, through available profits from The Wild Olive Tree's charitable activities. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of religion','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4.1 To relieve poverty and to give relief to those in need by reason of financial disadvantage …
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· FY2023 · oscr (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Wild Olive Tree has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 44 is below most of the 87,708 education 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- a website
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
- a contact email (present for 81% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Wild Olive Tree is a registered education nonprofit based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is SC045792. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 44/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £360K in annual revenue.
The Wild Olive Tree's official registration number is SC045792, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
The Wild Olive Tree has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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 44 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
The Wild Olive Tree is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Wild Olive Tree has £360K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Wild Olive Tree is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £360K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Wild Olive Tree is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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 Wild Olive Tree is a cafe which operates from St George's Tron Church of Scotland, in the city centre of Glasgow, with the aim to help provide relief to individuals struggling financially and experiencing homelessness. The Wild Olive Tree does this by providing workplace employability training, by providing free meals to those in need, and by supporting our charitable partners, Glasgow City Mission and Bethany Christian Trust, through available profits from The Wild Olive Tree's charitable activities. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of religion','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4.1 To relieve poverty and to give... The Wild Olive Tree is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £360K is below the peer average of £994K.
You can verify The Wild Olive Tree 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 Wild Olive Tree 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 Wild Olive Tree 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 Wild Olive Tree is based in Glasgow 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.
The Wild Olive Tree was first registered in 2015, making it approximately 11 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.
Filing history
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
The Wild Olive Tree 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 Wild Olive Tree 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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Sources and verification
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- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Founding date · 2015
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Quick facts about The Wild Olive Tree
- What is The Wild Olive Tree?
- The Wild Olive Tree is a education scio based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The Wild Olive Tree is a cafe which operates from St George's Tron Church of Scotland, in the city centre of Glasgow, with the aim to help provide relief to individuals struggling financially and experiencing homelessness. The Wild Olive Tree does this by providing workplace employability training, by providing free meals to those in need, and by supporting our charitable partners, Glasgow City Mission and Bethany Christian Trust, through available profits from The Wild Olive Tree's charitable activities. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of religion','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4.1 To relieve poverty and to give relief to those in need by reason of financial disadvantage and homelessness by operating a Café at St George’s Tron Church of Scotland which provides workplace employability placements to clients of Glasgow City Mission or such other agencies as are or may be deemed appropriate. 4.2 To give relief to those in need by reason of financial disadvantage and homelessness, and to relieve poverty by donating all profits from the Café to Glasgow City Mission and Bethany Christian Trust or to such other agencies having the same or similar objectives, to further their work in Glasgow. 4.3 To advance religion by promoting, contributing to and supporting the charitable objectives of St George’s Tron Church of Scotland (registered charity in Scotland SC004931) as a place of Christian worship, fellowship, instruction, mission and service.
- When was The Wild Olive Tree founded?
- The Wild Olive Tree was founded in 2015.
- Where is The Wild Olive Tree located?
- Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is The Wild Olive Tree's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is The Wild Olive Tree trustworthy?
- The Wild Olive Tree has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 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 Wild Olive Tree's registration number?
- Registration: SC045792 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Wild Olive Tree's website?
- https://www.thewildolivetree.com
- Are donations to The Wild Olive Tree 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.