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The Charity maintains and operates Paddle Steamer Waverley, the World's last seagoing paddle steamer, on the Firth of Clyde and in other UK coastal waters on a programme of excursions as a living and working steam heritage attraction of national and international significance. It promotes the conservation and development of the specialist human skills and the physical infrastructure required to maintain and operate Waverley and engages with all relevant agencies and the communities and coastal areas served by Waverley to ensure recognition of the economic and cultural benefits derived from her operation. It educates the public regarding Waverley. the maritime, shipbuilding and engineering heritage of Clydeside and other UK locations and the social and cultural history pertaining to the operation …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- Established in 1977, it predates 89% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- 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
- Its integrity score of 43 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWaverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd 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 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its registration number is SC005832. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 43/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £6M in annual revenue.
Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd's official registration number is SC005832, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('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.
Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years.
Based on official tax filings, Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd has £6M 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. 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.
Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £6M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd 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%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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 Charity maintains and operates Paddle Steamer Waverley, the World's last seagoing paddle steamer, on the Firth of Clyde and in other UK coastal waters on a programme of excursions as a living and working steam heritage attraction of national and international significance. It promotes the conservation and development of the specialist human skills and the physical infrastructure required to maintain and operate Waverley and engages with all relevant agencies and the communities and coastal areas served by Waverley to ensure recognition of the economic and cultural benefits derived from her operation. It educates the public regarding Waverley. the maritime, shipbuilding and engineering heritage of Clydeside and other UK locations... Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1977.
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 £6M is well above the peer average of £994K.
Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd 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 SC005832.
You can verify Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd 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.
You can donate to Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd directly through its donation page (https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk/supporting-waverley/donate-to-waverley/). 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 Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd 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.
Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd 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.
Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd was first registered in 1977, making it approximately 49 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.
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Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd 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.
Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd 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 · 1977
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Quick facts about Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd
- What is Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd?
- Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd is a education charitable company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The Charity maintains and operates Paddle Steamer Waverley, the World's last seagoing paddle steamer, on the Firth of Clyde and in other UK coastal waters on a programme of excursions as a living and working steam heritage attraction of national and international significance. It promotes the conservation and development of the specialist human skills and the physical infrastructure required to maintain and operate Waverley and engages with all relevant agencies and the communities and coastal areas served by Waverley to ensure recognition of the economic and cultural benefits derived from her operation. It educates the public regarding Waverley. the maritime, shipbuilding and engineering heritage of Clydeside and other UK locations and the social and cultural history pertaining to the operation of paddle steamers on the Firth of Clyde and in other UK coastal areas. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' The objects for which the company is established are, for the public benefit to: • Maintain and operate Waverley as the World's last seagoing paddle steamer on the Firth of Clyde and in other UK coastal waters on a programme of excursions as a living and working steam heritage attraction of national and international significance • Promote the conservation and development of the specialist human skills and the physical infrastructure required to maintain and operate Waverley • Engage with all relevant agencies and the communities and coastal areas served by Waverley to ensure recognition of the economic and cultural benefits derived from her operation Educate the public regarding: • Waverley • the maritime, shipbuilding and engineering heritage of Clydeside and other UK locations • the social and cultural history pertaining to the operation of paddle steamers on the Firth of Clyde and in other UK coastal areas.
- When was Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd founded?
- Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd was founded in 1977.
- Where is Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd located?
- Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd trustworthy?
- Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd's registration number?
- Registration: SC005832 (United Kingdom).
- What is Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd's website?
- http://www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk
- Are donations to Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd 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.