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Visit westonark.org.ukAbout Weston Ark
the relief of financial hardship amongst people in need in North Somerset and the United Kingdom by providing advice, training, community services and low-cost food solutions to strengthen and empower individuals, families and communities.To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public by facilitating public worship
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Weston Ark has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- Its integrity score of 82 places it in the top 5% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (2 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyWeston Ark is a registered education nonprofit based in Elborough, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2024. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 82/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £67K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Weston Ark's registered charity number is 1208455. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Weston Ark has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100. 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 82 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Weston Ark is located in Elborough, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.
Based on official tax filings, Weston Ark has £67K 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.
Weston Ark is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a CIO. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has £67K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Weston Ark. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Weston Ark is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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 relief of financial hardship amongst people in need in North Somerset and the United Kingdom by providing advice, training, community services and low-cost food solutions to strengthen and empower individuals, families and communities.To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public by facilitating public worship Weston Ark 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 £67K is below the peer average of £994K.
Weston Ark is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission.
You can verify Weston Ark 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.
Contact Weston Ark 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 Weston Ark 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.
Weston Ark is based in Elborough. 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.
Weston Ark 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.
Filing history
2 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. Weston Ark is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
Weston Ark 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.
Weston Ark 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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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.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 5 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2024
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Weston Ark
- What is Weston Ark?
- Weston Ark is a education cio based in Elborough, United Kingdom. the relief of financial hardship amongst people in need in North Somerset and the United Kingdom by providing advice, training, community services and low-cost food solutions to strengthen and empower individuals, families and communities.To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public by facilitating public worship
- When was Weston Ark founded?
- Weston Ark was founded in 2024.
- Where is Weston Ark located?
- Headquartered in Elborough, United Kingdom.
- What is Weston Ark's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
- Is Weston Ark trustworthy?
- Weston Ark has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 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 Weston Ark's website?
- https://westonark.org.uk
- Are donations to Weston Ark 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.