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Willow supports seriously ill 16 to 40 year olds throughout the UK to get more out of life by providing unique and unforgettable Special Days and Special Treats. For some it gives a positive focus away from diagnosis and treatment and may be a final chance to create lasting memories. For others it marks recovery, boosting confidence and providing motivation to move forward with their lives.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWillow Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its registration number is 1106746. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 88/100 for human services charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £4M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Willow Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.
Willow Foundation is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Based on official tax filings, Willow Foundation has £4M in annual revenue. It allocates 45% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for human services charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £338K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Willow Foundation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £4M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Willow Foundation. 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.
Willow Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 45% 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 purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Willow supports seriously ill 16 to 40 year olds throughout the UK to get more out of life by providing unique and unforgettable Special Days and Special Treats. For some it gives a positive focus away from diagnosis and treatment and may be a final chance to create lasting memories. For others it marks recovery, boosting confidence and providing motivation to move forward with their lives. Willow Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among human services charities registered in United Kingdom: Willow Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 45% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £4M is well above the peer average of £338K.
Willow Foundation is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. WILLOW FOUNDATION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
WILLOW FOUNDATION 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.
WILLOW FOUNDATION 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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NeutralWillow Foundation Expanding to Lehighton - Blue Ridge 13
UFCW Community Federal Credit Union donates to Willow Foundation - Hazleton Standard Speaker
Arsenal lead the way in nominations at London Football Awards - hayters.com
Just one glove can make a world of difference at The Willow Foundation's Heartwood Center - WNEP
On This Day: Arsenal legend named honorary charity president - Welwyn Hatfield Times
Third Kit launched in partnership with Willow Foundation - Stevenage FC
First look at new Hitchin charity shop ahead of grand opening - The Comet
Schoolgirl takes on a challenge that many adults would not face - The Bolton News
How the Willow Foundation is adapting to a new landscape - Civil Society Media
Estate agent donates £3,650 to charity at Teignmouth event - Devon Live
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Willow Foundation
- What is Willow Foundation?
- Willow Foundation is a human services nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Willow supports seriously ill 16 to 40 year olds throughout the UK to get more out of life by providing unique and unforgettable Special Days and Special Treats. For some it gives a positive focus away from diagnosis and treatment and may be a final chance to create lasting memories. For others it marks recovery, boosting confidence and providing motivation to move forward with their lives.
- When was Willow Foundation founded?
- Willow Foundation was founded in 2004.
- Where is Willow Foundation located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Willow Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 45% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Willow Foundation trustworthy?
- Willow Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Willow Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 1106746 (United Kingdom).
- What is Willow Foundation's website?
- https://www.willowfoundation.org.uk
- Are donations to Willow Foundation 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.