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Better Lives Partnership

Castle Douglas, Scotland Reg: SC046597 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Better Lives Partnership

Developing opportunities so that people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other disabilities in Dumfries & Galloway are able to live as independent and fulfilled lives as possible and remain within their communities. The advancement of public awareness and understanding of autism and other disabilities. Developing services and provision for people affected by ASD and other disabilities, their families, parents and Carers and practitioners who support them. Promoting awareness and understanding of ASD and how it affects individuals and their families. Providing information and advice to people affected by ASD and other disabilities, their parents and Carers and practitioners who support them. Working and liaising with other organisations, statutory and non-statutory, to further the charities purposes. 'the advancement of education','the …

Founded
Headquarters
Castle Douglas, Scotland
Foundation type
SCIO

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Better Lives Partnership with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Better Lives Partnership is a registered education nonprofit based in Castle Douglas, Scotland, 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 SC046597. 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 £636K in annual revenue.

Better Lives Partnership's official registration number is SC046597, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Better Lives Partnership 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.

Better Lives Partnership is located in Castle Douglas, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Better Lives Partnership has £636K 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.

Better Lives Partnership is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £636K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Better Lives Partnership 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%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Developing opportunities so that people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other disabilities in Dumfries & Galloway are able to live as independent and fulfilled lives as possible and remain within their communities. The advancement of public awareness and understanding of autism and other disabilities. Developing services and provision for people affected by ASD and other disabilities, their families, parents and Carers and practitioners who support them. Promoting awareness and understanding of ASD and how it affects individuals and their families. Providing information and advice to people affected by ASD and other disabilities, their parents and Carers and practitioners who support them. Working and liaising with other organisations, statutory and... Better Lives Partnership 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 £636K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.

You can verify Better Lives Partnership 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.

You can donate to Better Lives Partnership directly through its donation page (https://www.betterlivespartnership.org.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 Better Lives Partnership 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.

Better Lives Partnership is based in Castle Douglas 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.

Better Lives Partnership 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.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
100% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
£0.4M revenue
FY2021
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

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.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2016
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Better Lives Partnership

What is Better Lives Partnership?
Better Lives Partnership is a education scio based in Castle Douglas, United Kingdom. Developing opportunities so that people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other disabilities in Dumfries & Galloway are able to live as independent and fulfilled lives as possible and remain within their communities. The advancement of public awareness and understanding of autism and other disabilities. Developing services and provision for people affected by ASD and other disabilities, their families, parents and Carers and practitioners who support them. Promoting awareness and understanding of ASD and how it affects individuals and their families. Providing information and advice to people affected by ASD and other disabilities, their parents and Carers and practitioners who support them. Working and liaising with other organisations, statutory and non-statutory, to further the charities purposes. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the promotion of equality and diversity' The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of education. 4.2 The advancement citizenship or community development (including rural or urban regeneration). 4.3 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 4.4 The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons. 4.5 The promotion of equality and diversity. 4.6 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
When was Better Lives Partnership founded?
Better Lives Partnership was founded in 2016.
Where is Better Lives Partnership located?
Headquartered in Castle Douglas, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Better Lives Partnership's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Better Lives Partnership trustworthy?
Better Lives Partnership 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 Better Lives Partnership's registration number?
Registration: SC046597 (United Kingdom).
What is Better Lives Partnership's website?
https://www.betterlivespartnership.org.uk
Are donations to Better Lives Partnership 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.