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70
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Upper Don Trail Trust

Developing a 23km walking, cycling and riding route from the centre of Sheffield out to the Peak District

Founded
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 88

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Upper Don Trail Trust is a registered international nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 88/100 for international charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £2K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Upper Don Trail Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.

Upper Don Trail Trust is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Upper Don Trail Trust has £2K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Upper Don Trail Trust is classified as a International organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has £2K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Upper Don Trail 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.

Upper Don Trail Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. Visit the Upper Don Trail 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.

Developing a 23km walking, cycling and riding route from the centre of Sheffield out to the Peak District Upper Don Trail Trust is classified as a international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: Upper Don Trail Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 is below the peer average of 88/100. Its annual revenue of £2K is below the peer average of £1M.

Upper Don Trail 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
Under £10K
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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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.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. UPPER DON TRAIL 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

BE
Ben Mcgarry
Trustee

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

BE
Ben M••••••
Trustee
CH
Chris P•••••••
Trustee
CH
Christopher N•••• B•••
Trustee
DA
David B•••• H•••••
Trustee
DA
David L•••• C•••••••
Trustee
MA
Mary L•• C••••••• H••••••
Trustee
MR
Mr T••• C••••••
Trustee
PA
Paul R•••••• T••••
Trustee
SI
Simon O••••
Trustee
SU
Susan C•••••••• A•••••••
Trustee
TI
Timothy L•• R•••••
Trustee
TR
Trevor B••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
KINCA: "The Don is something that's going to last way beyond me – us – and that's comforting" - Now Then Sheffield
May 2024
nowthenmagazine.com
Petition criticises changes to regeneration plans for Stocksbridge town centre - thestar.co.uk
Feb 2024
www.thestar.co.uk
Stocksbridge won the Levelling Up lottery. Who should decide how to spend the money? - Sheffield Tribune
Jan 2024
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
Questions over how changes were made to Stocksbridge regeneration plans - thestar.co.uk
Jan 2024
www.thestar.co.uk
Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Aldi wants to open opposite Sheffield Wednesday’s ground – but objectors fear of ‘Americanisation’ of Hillsborough - the
Dec 2023
www.thestar.co.uk
Questions over Stocksbridge walking trails project cutback - thestar.co.uk
Oct 2023
www.thestar.co.uk
Disappointment as Stocksbridge Town Deal Board abandons cycling and walking route following cost concerns - thestar.co.u
Aug 2023
www.thestar.co.uk
New £25m development featuring Aldi and Costa would create 250 jobs and could start this summer - thestar.co.uk
Feb 2023
www.thestar.co.uk
Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Plans to extend Sheffield's popular 15 mile long Upper Don Trail revealed by officials - thestar.co.uk
Jun 2022
www.thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Ball Street Bridge could become beautiful park - expert - BBC
May 2022
www.bbc.co.uk
Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2020
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other international in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Upper Don Trail Trust This page 70 £1,725 -
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Global Helping Hands 89 £3.1 million 98%
Sebby'S Corner 89 £815,877 93%
Asylum Justice 87 £634,197 100%
Durham County Carers Support 87 £1.8 million 100%
Practical Action 87 £33.1 million 86%
The London Mathematical Society 87 £4.0 million 89%

Sources and verification

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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.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 4, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Upper Don Trail Trust

What is Upper Don Trail Trust?
Upper Don Trail Trust is a international nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Developing a 23km walking, cycling and riding route from the centre of Sheffield out to the Peak District
When was Upper Don Trail Trust founded?
Upper Don Trail Trust was founded in 2004.
Where is Upper Don Trail Trust located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is Upper Don Trail Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under £10K.
Is Upper Don Trail Trust trustworthy?
Upper Don Trail Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Upper Don Trail Trust's website?
https://upperdontrail.org.uk
Are donations to Upper Don Trail 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.