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prevent or relieve poverty, enhance education, advance health, relieve those in need by reason of age, ill health, financial hardship or any other reason 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4 The organisation’s Purposes are to: (a) The prevention or relief of poverty (b) The advancement of education (c) The advancement of health (d) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, financial hardship or any other reason. In furtherance of these purposes, the organisation will: A. Ensure that no-one in West Lothian Goes Hungry. • We seek to ensure the relief and hardship …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, West Lothian Food Network has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- Its integrity score of 49 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 + methodologyWest Lothian Food Network is a registered education nonprofit based in Bathgate, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2024. Its registration number is SC053304. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £21K in annual revenue.
West Lothian Food Network's official registration number is SC053304, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
West Lothian Food Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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.
West Lothian Food Network is located in Bathgate, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.
Based on official tax filings, West Lothian Food Network has £21K 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.
West Lothian Food Network is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £21K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, West Lothian Food Network is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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.
prevent or relieve poverty, enhance education, advance health, relieve those in need by reason of age, ill health, financial hardship or any other reason 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4 The organisation’s Purposes are to: (a) The prevention or relief of poverty (b) The advancement of education (c) The advancement of health (d) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, financial hardship or any other reason. In furtherance of these purposes, the organisation will: A. Ensure that no-one in West Lothian Goes... West Lothian Food Network is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2024.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £21K is below the peer average of £994K.
You can verify West Lothian Food Network 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. 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 West Lothian Food Network directly through its donation page (https://westlothianfoodnetwork.org/wp-content/plugins/give/build/assets/dist/css/give.css?m=1780021169). 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 West Lothian Food Network 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.
West Lothian Food Network is based in Bathgate 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.
West Lothian Food Network was first registered in 2024, making it approximately 2 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
West Lothian Food Network 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.
West Lothian Food Network 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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- What is West Lothian Food Network?
- West Lothian Food Network is a education scio based in Bathgate, United Kingdom. prevent or relieve poverty, enhance education, advance health, relieve those in need by reason of age, ill health, financial hardship or any other reason 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4 The organisation’s Purposes are to: (a) The prevention or relief of poverty (b) The advancement of education (c) The advancement of health (d) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, financial hardship or any other reason. In furtherance of these purposes, the organisation will: A. Ensure that no-one in West Lothian Goes Hungry. • We seek to ensure the relief and hardship of food poverty for the people of West Lothian facing food insecurity. This is achieved by providing access to food through our network of foodbanks, community fridges, community pantries and community meals initiatives. The West Lothian Food Network provides early intervention to prevent food poverty crisis across all demographics of those in need. B. Promote Food with Dignity. We seek to educate people in West Lothian where and how to access food with dignity and where to: • Locate the appropriate advice services and maximise incomes. • To find choice to match individual preferences, dietary needs, or religious practice, no matter their age, disability, health or financial circumstances. • How to share opportunities like volunteering, growing/donating food, skills and experiences to develop communities. • How to create communities around food. C. Promoting Healthy and Balanced Eating. The West Lothian Food Network provides access to food that maintains a healthy working body and mind. This promotes and provides good quality nutritious food no matter a person’s age, health condition, financial hardship, or disadvantages. The West Lothian Food Network provides and shares clear and consistent messages to the people living in these areas, who are kept up to date with the information from Public Health Scotland, through our social media platforms, digital information, printed information, events, and services. D. Building Community Food Knowledge, Skills, and Resources • We seek to empower individuals and communities by creating more opportunities to become educated on how to grow food at home, in allotments or communities, relieving food insecurity and food poverty. • To teach communities how to cook on a budget and how to share skills and resources at home or in your community. • Eat together as a family or part of a community relieving isolation. • Signpost to all relevant food services and initiatives. • Celebrate culinary and cultural diversity by promoting a positive and inclusive food culture. E. Collaborative Working We seek to avoid duplication of efforts and promote the efficient use of available resources by: • Providing clear, regular, and inclusive communication. • Identifying and sharing resources. • Identifying funding opportunities through joint bid. • Sharing and following best practice. • Having people from the communities supporting and contributing. F. Protect the Sustainability and Environmental Impact of our Food Systems. We will seek to ensure that food is produced, distributed, and disposed of responsibly by: • Reducing food waste and emissions from our food system. • Increasing availability of locally produced food. • Adopting the highest environmental standards possible. • Raising awareness of the environmental impacts of our food systems and promoting best practice. Following the Eatwell Guide from the NHS when making decisions on food purchasing, meal plans, recipe cards, food parcel contents, service provision and event planning.
- When was West Lothian Food Network founded?
- West Lothian Food Network was founded in 2024.
- Where is West Lothian Food Network located?
- Headquartered in Bathgate, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is West Lothian Food Network's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
- Is West Lothian Food Network trustworthy?
- West Lothian Food Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 West Lothian Food Network's registration number?
- Registration: SC053304 (United Kingdom).
- What is West Lothian Food Network's website?
- https://westlothianfoodnetwork.org/
- Are donations to West Lothian Food Network 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.