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The main objective of the charity is to promote the benefit of the people of the Outer Hebrides and in particular the residents of the area of Calanais by the promotion, support or provision of a wide interpretation of: education, the protection and enhancement of the natural heritage and environment, arts, culture and heritage, recreational activities and opportunities for the community, and the provision of facilities and interpretive material to visitors to the ancient monument of the Standing Stones at Calanais, Isle of Lewis by the provision, development and management of a visitor centre including the provision and development of interpretive material in any medium and the promotion of public interest in the ancient monument at Calanais and in other …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Urras Nan Tursachan has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 41 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
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- a website
- a contact email
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUrras Nan Tursachan is a registered education nonprofit based in Isle Of Lewis, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its registration number is SC022483. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £3M in annual revenue.
Urras Nan Tursachan's official registration number is SC022483, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Urras Nan Tursachan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('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.
Urras Nan Tursachan is located in Isle Of Lewis, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
Based on official tax filings, Urras Nan Tursachan has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 26%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Urras Nan Tursachan is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £3M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Urras Nan Tursachan is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). 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 main objective of the charity is to promote the benefit of the people of the Outer Hebrides and in particular the residents of the area of Calanais by the promotion, support or provision of a wide interpretation of: education, the protection and enhancement of the natural heritage and environment, arts, culture and heritage, recreational activities and opportunities for the community, and the provision of facilities and interpretive material to visitors to the ancient monument of the Standing Stones at Calanais, Isle of Lewis by the provision, development and management of a visitor centre including the provision and development of interpretive material in any medium and the promotion of public... Urras Nan Tursachan is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1994.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £3M is well above the peer average of £994K.
Urras Nan Tursachan 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 SC022483.
You can verify Urras Nan Tursachan 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 Urras Nan Tursachan 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 Urras Nan Tursachan 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.
Urras Nan Tursachan is based in Isle Of Lewis 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.
Urras Nan Tursachan was first registered in 1994, making it approximately 32 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
4 years on file from oscr (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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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.
Urras Nan Tursachan 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.
Urras Nan Tursachan 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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Founding date · 1994
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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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Quick facts about Urras Nan Tursachan
- What is Urras Nan Tursachan?
- Urras Nan Tursachan is a education charitable company based in Isle Of Lewis, United Kingdom. The main objective of the charity is to promote the benefit of the people of the Outer Hebrides and in particular the residents of the area of Calanais by the promotion, support or provision of a wide interpretation of: education, the protection and enhancement of the natural heritage and environment, arts, culture and heritage, recreational activities and opportunities for the community, and the provision of facilities and interpretive material to visitors to the ancient monument of the Standing Stones at Calanais, Isle of Lewis by the provision, development and management of a visitor centre including the provision and development of interpretive material in any medium and the promotion of public interest in the ancient monument at Calanais and in other ancient monuments and other heritage throughout the Outer Hebrides whilst being mindful of avoiding promotion that could lead to any damage or erosion that might occur as a consequence of increased public interest in any monument 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended' The main objective of the charity is to promote the benefit of the people of the Outer Hebrides and in particular the residents of the area of Calanais i.e. for the purposes hereof defined as comprising the whole area of the crofting township of Calanais by all or any of the following means:- 2.1 the promotion, support or provision of a wide interpretation of: 2.1.1 education 2.1.2 the protection and enhancement of the natural heritage and environment 2.1.3 arts, culture and heritage 2.1.4 recreational activities and opportunities for the community, 2.2 the provision of facilities and interpretive material to visitors to the ancient monument of the Standing Stones at Calanais, Isle of Lewis by: 2.2.1 the provision, development and management of a visitor centre including the provision and development of interpretive material in any medium 2.2.2 the promotion of public interest in the ancient monument at Calanais, Isle of Lewis and in other ancient monuments and other heritage throughout the Outer Hebrides whilst being mindful of avoiding promotion that could lead to any damage or erosion that might occur as a consequence of increased public interest in any monument
- When was Urras Nan Tursachan founded?
- Urras Nan Tursachan was founded in 1994.
- Where is Urras Nan Tursachan located?
- Headquartered in Isle Of Lewis, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Urras Nan Tursachan's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Urras Nan Tursachan trustworthy?
- Urras Nan Tursachan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 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 Urras Nan Tursachan's registration number?
- Registration: SC022483 (United Kingdom).
- What is Urras Nan Tursachan's website?
- https://www.calanais.org
- Are donations to Urras Nan Tursachan 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.