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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Water Witness international

Promote sustainable development through equitable and effective water resource management for public benefit. Protect and conserve the environment and resources, reduce poverty, and improve quality of life in disadvantaged communities while supporting sustainable economic growth and fair water use. Advance public education, research and understanding on water management, biodiversity, conflict reduction, poverty and human wellbeing worldwide. Conduct research and analysis on water governance and socio-economic impacts. develop and promote best practice, tools and certifiable standards for regulation, dialogue and conflict resolution. Provide advocacy, objective commentary, information, training, and strategic and operational support to strengthen accountability and performance, foster collaborations, and offer mediation and brokerage in water-related conflicts, alongside other aligned charitable purposes. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of …

Founded
Headquarters
Edinburgh, Scotland
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
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
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.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · oscr (FY2025)
£1.00
Program£1.00
Fundraising£0.00
100% to programs beats the peer average (97%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Water Witness international 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 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 53 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Water Witness international is a registered education nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is SC041072. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue.

Water Witness international's official registration number is SC041072, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Water Witness international has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Water Witness international is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Based on official tax filings, Water Witness international has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 0%. 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.

Water Witness international is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £2M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Water Witness international is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% 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.

Promote sustainable development through equitable and effective water resource management for public benefit. Protect and conserve the environment and resources, reduce poverty, and improve quality of life in disadvantaged communities while supporting sustainable economic growth and fair water use. Advance public education, research and understanding on water management, biodiversity, conflict reduction, poverty and human wellbeing worldwide. Conduct research and analysis on water governance and socio-economic impacts. develop and promote best practice, tools and certifiable standards for regulation, dialogue and conflict resolution. Provide advocacy, objective commentary, information, training, and strategic and operational support to strengthen accountability and performance, foster collaborations, and offer mediation and brokerage in water-related conflicts, alongside other aligned... Water Witness international is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £2M is well above the peer average of £994K.

Water Witness international 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 SC041072.

You can verify Water Witness international 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 Water Witness international 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 Water Witness international 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.

Water Witness international is based in Edinburgh 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.

Water Witness international was first registered in 2009, making it approximately 17 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
£1M-£10M
100% to programs
Source: oscr (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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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

From filings and published profiles

Employees
19
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£2.0M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£1.2M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£1.2M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£1.3M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2021
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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 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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 · FY2025 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 · 2009
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 Water Witness international

What is Water Witness international?
Water Witness international is a education charitable company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Promote sustainable development through equitable and effective water resource management for public benefit. Protect and conserve the environment and resources, reduce poverty, and improve quality of life in disadvantaged communities while supporting sustainable economic growth and fair water use. Advance public education, research and understanding on water management, biodiversity, conflict reduction, poverty and human wellbeing worldwide. Conduct research and analysis on water governance and socio-economic impacts. develop and promote best practice, tools and certifiable standards for regulation, dialogue and conflict resolution. Provide advocacy, objective commentary, information, training, and strategic and operational support to strengthen accountability and performance, foster collaborations, and offer mediation and brokerage in water-related conflicts, alongside other aligned charitable purposes. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 3.1 to promote sustainable development through the equitable and effective management of water resources for the benefit of the public by: 3.1.1 the preservation, conservation and protection of the environment and theprudent use of resources. 3.1.2 the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities. 3.1.3 the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and equitable water resource use. 3.2 to advance the education of the public in subjects relating to sustainable development and the protection, enhancement and rehabilitation of the water environment, and the sustainable management of water resources in any part of the world, and to promote study and research in such subjects in any part of the world. 3.3 to relieve poverty, ill health and human suffering, reduce conflict and promote sustainable development and the conservation of bio-diversity through the promotion of equitable and effective water resource management. 3.4 to advance understanding and education concerning the effects and causes of poverty, ill health, human suffering, conflict and the loss of bio-diversity, particularly in relation to the management and regulation of water resources in any part of the world. 3.5 the advancement of education by research, development, investigations and analysis in connection with water resources and the management, regulation or performance of such resources in any part of the world, including the socio economic impacts of water resources and their uses. 3.6 the advancement of education by the development, identification and promotion of best practice and effective tools for water resource regulation, dialogue and conflict resolution. 3.7 the advancement of education by research and development in connection with certifiable standards for sustainable water resource management. For further objects 3.8 - 3.12 please contact charity
When was Water Witness international founded?
Water Witness international was founded in 2009.
Where is Water Witness international located?
Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Water Witness international's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Water Witness international trustworthy?
Water Witness international has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 Water Witness international's registration number?
Registration: SC041072 (United Kingdom).
What is Water Witness international's website?
https://www.waterwitness.org
Are donations to Water Witness international 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.