Bravehound
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BRAVEHOUND supports military veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces, who have mental health needs as a result of experience or injury during military service. We do this through the training and provision assistance dogs. BRAVEHOUND also support family members and organised outdoor and social events to reduce isolation and promote wellbeing. 'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4.1. The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science particularly in relation to Veterans. 4.2. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, including promotion of greater understanding and compassion for military …
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#20,034 of 24,473 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom on integrity score
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Bravehound is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Lennoxtown, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its registration number is SC043908. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £311K in annual revenue.
Based on official filings, Bravehound has £311K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £815K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
BRAVEHOUND supports military veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces, who have mental health needs as a result of experience or injury during military service. We do this through the training and provision assistance dogs. BRAVEHOUND also support family members and organised outdoor and social events to reduce isolation and promote wellbeing. 'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4.1. The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science particularly in relation to Veterans. 4.2. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other... Bravehound is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2013.
Bravehound is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £311K in annual revenue.
Bravehound's official registration number is SC043908, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Bravehound is located in Lennoxtown, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Bravehound is based in Lennoxtown 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.
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Quick facts about Bravehound
- What is Bravehound?
- Bravehound is a arts & culture scio based in Lennoxtown, United Kingdom. BRAVEHOUND supports military veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces, who have mental health needs as a result of experience or injury during military service. We do this through the training and provision assistance dogs. BRAVEHOUND also support family members and organised outdoor and social events to reduce isolation and promote wellbeing. 'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4.1. The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science particularly in relation to Veterans. 4.2. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, including promotion of greater understanding and compassion for military veterans living with mental health issues including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
- When was Bravehound founded?
- Bravehound was founded in 2013.
- Where is Bravehound located?
- Headquartered in Lennoxtown, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Bravehound's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £311,032.
- Is Bravehound trustworthy?
- Bravehound has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Bravehound's registration number?
- Registration: SC043908 (United Kingdom).
- What is Bravehound's website?
- http://www.bravehound.co.uk
- Are donations to Bravehound 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.