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True Harvest Seeds

Downpatrick, Northern Ireland Reg: NIC100201 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About True Harvest Seeds

The purposes as stated under clause 4 of the Articles of Association of True Harvest Seeds Ltd are: 1) (a) Promote for the benefit of the community and future generations the conservation, protection and improvement of biodiversity through the provision of a botanical garden, a seed bank and repatriation of lost plant species, to protect endangered species in accordance with the convention on international trade in endangered species (CITES). (b) Source viable Irish native and naturalised seed. 2) Advance the education of the public so as to increase their knowledge, understanding, appreciation and awareness of: i. Vegetable and other appropriate seeds, their value and the benefits arising from their conservation; ii. The principles and practice of maintaining seed biodiversity and …

Founded
Headquarters
Downpatrick, Northern Ireland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
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.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, True Harvest Seeds has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

  • Its integrity score of 37 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 registration and its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
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  • government registration
  • financial records
  • a website
  • a contact email
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  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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True Harvest Seeds is a registered education nonprofit based in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its registration number is NIC100201. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £68K in annual revenue.

True Harvest Seeds's official registration number is NIC100201, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

True Harvest Seeds has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

True Harvest Seeds is located in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, True Harvest Seeds has £68K 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.

True Harvest Seeds is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £68K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, True Harvest Seeds 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 purposes as stated under clause 4 of the Articles of Association of True Harvest Seeds Ltd are: 1) (a) Promote for the benefit of the community and future generations the conservation, protection and improvement of biodiversity through the provision of a botanical garden, a seed bank and repatriation of lost plant species, to protect endangered species in accordance with the convention on international trade in endangered species (CITES). (b) Source viable Irish native and naturalised seed. 2) Advance the education of the public so as to increase their knowledge, understanding, appreciation and awareness of: i. Vegetable and other appropriate seeds, their value and the benefits arising from their conservation... True Harvest Seeds is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £68K is below the peer average of £994K.

True Harvest Seeds 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 NIC100201.

You can verify True Harvest Seeds 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. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). 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 True Harvest Seeds 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 True Harvest Seeds 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.

True Harvest Seeds is based in Downpatrick in Northern Ireland. 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.

True Harvest Seeds was first registered in 2014, making it approximately 12 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
£10K-£100K
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2024.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2024 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • 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 · 2014
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • 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 True Harvest Seeds

What is True Harvest Seeds?
True Harvest Seeds is a education charitable company based in Downpatrick, United Kingdom. The purposes as stated under clause 4 of the Articles of Association of True Harvest Seeds Ltd are: 1) (a) Promote for the benefit of the community and future generations the conservation, protection and improvement of biodiversity through the provision of a botanical garden, a seed bank and repatriation of lost plant species, to protect endangered species in accordance with the convention on international trade in endangered species (CITES). (b) Source viable Irish native and naturalised seed. 2) Advance the education of the public so as to increase their knowledge, understanding, appreciation and awareness of: i. Vegetable and other appropriate seeds, their value and the benefits arising from their conservation; ii. The principles and practice of maintaining seed biodiversity and sustainable development; iii. The design and application of seed conservation projects in the community; iv. Educating trainers and teachers and developing training aids for schools to tie in with their curriculum; v. The benefits arising from the maintenance of organic principles. 3) Provide and promote information and interpretive material about vegetable seeds. 4) Promote, foster and carry on study and research into the principles and practice of seed saving and to publish the useful results of such research. The advancement of education,The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science,The advancement of environmental protection or improvement Adult training,Children (5-13 year olds),General public,Learning disabilities,Older people,Voluntary and community sector,Volunteers,Youth (14-25 year olds) Advice/advocacy/information,Community development,Cross-border/cross-community,Education/training,Environment/sustainable development/conservation,Heritage/historical,Research/evaluation,Rural development,Volunteer development
When was True Harvest Seeds founded?
True Harvest Seeds was founded in 2014.
Where is True Harvest Seeds located?
Headquartered in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
What is True Harvest Seeds's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10K-£100K.
Is True Harvest Seeds trustworthy?
True Harvest Seeds has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 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 True Harvest Seeds's registration number?
Registration: NIC100201 (United Kingdom).
What is True Harvest Seeds's website?
https://www.trueharvestseeds.org
Are donations to True Harvest Seeds 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.