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The company’s objects are specifically restricted to the advancement of education and the development of children, the relief of poverty, sickness and the aged and the promotion of the benefit of the inhabitants (hereinafter called the “beneficiaries”) of the Alliance Area and its environs of North Belfast in particular but not exclusively (“hereinafter called the “area of benefit”) without distinction of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability/ability, race, ethnic origin, political, religious or other opinion by associating the statutory and local authorities, voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Wishing Well Family Centre has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
- 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWishing Well Family Centre is a registered education nonprofit based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is NIC104723. 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 £580K in annual revenue.
Wishing Well Family Centre's official registration number is NIC104723, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Wishing Well Family Centre 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.
Wishing Well Family Centre is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Wishing Well Family Centre has £580K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wishing Well Family Centre is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £580K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Wishing Well Family Centre 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 98%). 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 company’s objects are specifically restricted to the advancement of education and the development of children, the relief of poverty, sickness and the aged and the promotion of the benefit of the inhabitants (hereinafter called the “beneficiaries”) of the Alliance Area and its environs of North Belfast in particular but not exclusively (“hereinafter called the “area of benefit”) without distinction of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability/ability, race, ethnic origin, political, religious or other opinion by associating the statutory and local authorities, voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for... Wishing Well Family Centre is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £580K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.
Wishing Well Family Centre 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 NIC104723.
You can verify Wishing Well Family Centre 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 Wishing Well Family Centre 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 Wishing Well Family Centre 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.
Wishing Well Family Centre is based in Belfast in Northern Ireland. 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.
Wishing Well Family Centre was first registered in 2016, making it approximately 10 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.
WISHING WELL FAMILY CENTRE 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.
WISHING WELL FAMILY CENTRE 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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Quick facts about Wishing Well Family Centre
- What is Wishing Well Family Centre?
- Wishing Well Family Centre is a education charitable company based in Belfast, United Kingdom. The company’s objects are specifically restricted to the advancement of education and the development of children, the relief of poverty, sickness and the aged and the promotion of the benefit of the inhabitants (hereinafter called the “beneficiaries”) of the Alliance Area and its environs of North Belfast in particular but not exclusively (“hereinafter called the “area of benefit”) without distinction of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability/ability, race, ethnic origin, political, religious or other opinion by associating the statutory and local authorities, voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants and in particular: (a) the provision, maintenance and management of a community educational resource centre and facility (hereinafter called "the Centre") for the use of the inhabitants for activities promoted or facilitated by the Company including use for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation in furtherance of the above objects; (b) to advance education and the development of children through the provision of high quality and affordable day care facilities and facilities for the recreation and education of children out-of-school hours and during school holidays and, in addition, to provide care and educational development to those children under statutory school age in the interests of social welfare so as to develop their physical, mental and emotional capacities; (c) to provide training for parents and carers of children in child development, parenting and other appropriate subjects; (d) to relieve unemployment through the provision of high quality and affordable childcare, training, learning and employment initiatives; (e) to promote or assist in promoting community capacity building programmes and projects for the benefit of the inhabitants within the area of benefit who have need of such assistance as a result of their youth, age, disability or infirmity, or social and economic circumstances, in an effort to increase the abilities, skills and self-confidence of such communities in the area of benefit; (f) to advance any other exclusively charitable purpose as the directors, may from time to time, decide in accordance with the law of charity. The prevention or relief of poverty,The advancement of education,The advancement of citizenship or community development,The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage Adult training,Carers,Children (5-13 year olds),Ethnic minorities,General public,Interface communities,Parents,Preschool (0-5 year olds),Unemployed/low income,Volunteers Community development,Cross-border/cross-community,Education/training,General charitable purposes,Playgroup/after schools,Volunteer development
- When was Wishing Well Family Centre founded?
- Wishing Well Family Centre was founded in 2016.
- Where is Wishing Well Family Centre located?
- Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- What is Wishing Well Family Centre's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wishing Well Family Centre trustworthy?
- Wishing Well Family Centre 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 Wishing Well Family Centre's registration number?
- Registration: NIC104723 (United Kingdom).
- What is Wishing Well Family Centre's website?
- https://www.wishing-well.org.uk
- Are donations to Wishing Well Family Centre 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.