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St Margarets School for Girls

Aberdeen, Scotland Reg SC016265 · Charity Commission Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About St Margarets School for Girls

The charity is set up for the advancement of education generally and in particular, the provision of a girls only all through day school and a co-educational nursery. We provide a stimulating learning environment for girls aged 3-18 and for both girls and boys aged 3-5 in our nursery. Our identity is as a girls' school with a commitment to meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of girls at their different developmental stages. 'the advancement of education' This clause shall be interpreted as if it incorporated an overriding qualification limiting the powers of the company such that any activity which would otherwise be permitted by the terms of this clause may be carried on only if that activity furthers …

Founded
Headquarters
Aberdeen, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.99
Program expenses£0.99 (£5.1 million)
Fundraising£0.00 (£600)
99% to programs beats the peer average (98%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

St Margarets School for Girls is a registered education nonprofit based in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1928 and has been operating for 98 years. Its registration number is SC016265. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 89/100 for education charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £5M in annual revenue.

St Margarets School for Girls has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

St Margarets School for Girls is located in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1928 and has been active for 98 years.

Based on official tax filings, St Margarets School for Girls has £5M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 0%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £992K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

St Margarets School for Girls is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £5M in annual revenue.

St Margarets School for Girls has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Charity Commission. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. 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.

The charity is set up for the advancement of education generally and in particular, the provision of a girls only all through day school and a co-educational nursery. We provide a stimulating learning environment for girls aged 3-18 and for both girls and boys aged 3-5 in our nursery. Our identity is as a girls' school with a commitment to meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of girls at their different developmental stages. 'the advancement of education' This clause shall be interpreted as if it incorporated an overriding qualification limiting the powers of the company such that any activity which would otherwise be permitted by the terms of this... St Margarets School for Girls is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1928.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: St Margarets School for Girls's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £5M is well above the peer average of £992K.

St Margarets School for Girls 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 SC016265.

You can verify St Margarets School for Girls 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.

You can donate to St Margarets School for Girls directly through its donation page (https://www.st-margaret.aberdeen.sch.uk/support-us). 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 St Margarets School for Girls 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.

St Margarets School for Girls is based in Aberdeen 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.

St Margarets School for Girls was first registered in 1928, making it approximately 98 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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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
99% to programs
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£5.1M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£4.9M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£5.2M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£5.0M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£4.8M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other education in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
St Margarets School for Girls This page 46 £5.1 million 99%
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The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust 89 £4.9 million 99%
Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation 89 £2.7 million 88%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 14, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about St Margarets School for Girls

What is St Margarets School for Girls?
St Margarets School for Girls is a education charitable company based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. The charity is set up for the advancement of education generally and in particular, the provision of a girls only all through day school and a co-educational nursery. We provide a stimulating learning environment for girls aged 3-18 and for both girls and boys aged 3-5 in our nursery. Our identity is as a girls' school with a commitment to meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of girls at their different developmental stages. 'the advancement of education' This clause shall be interpreted as if it incorporated an overriding qualification limiting the powers of the company such that any activity which would otherwise be permitted by the terms of this clause may be carried on only if that activity furthers a purpose which is regarded as charitable. The expression 'charitable' shall mean a charitable purpose under Section 7 of the Charities Act which is also regarded as a charitable purpose in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts. Subject to that overriding qualification, the objects of the company are the advancement of education generally but particularly by the provision of a girls-only day school and co-educational nursery.
When was St Margarets School for Girls founded?
St Margarets School for Girls was founded in 1928.
Where is St Margarets School for Girls located?
Headquartered in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
What is St Margarets School for Girls's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is St Margarets School for Girls trustworthy?
St Margarets School for Girls 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 St Margarets School for Girls's registration number?
Registration: SC016265 (United Kingdom).
What is St Margarets School for Girls's website?
https://www.st-margaret.aberdeen.sch.uk
Are donations to St Margarets School for Girls 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.