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Visit www.thebigproject.org.ukAbout Big Project Edinburgh
Established in 2002, The BIG Project is a trusted and much valued community-based Youth Project which adopts a preventative approach in supporting children and young people aged 5-18 years, living in the Broomhouse area of Edinburgh (SIMD 1 &2). The Project delivers continuing long-term support in the form of a programme of compelling and enriching educational opportunities and experiences incorporating universal youth/ children’s work, holiday activity programmes, targeted small group-work, and individual support ensuring a continuum of support. The main aim of the project is to provide positive and consistent role models for the children and young people, disrupting the cycle of poverty, unemployment and crime that otherwise exists in this area. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Big Project Edinburgh with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 51 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 + methodologyBig Project Edinburgh is a registered education nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, 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 SC035600. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £97K in annual revenue.
Big Project Edinburgh's official registration number is SC035600, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Big Project Edinburgh has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Big Project Edinburgh is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Based on official tax filings, Big Project Edinburgh has £97K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Big Project Edinburgh is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. It has £97K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Big Project Edinburgh is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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.
Established in 2002, The BIG Project is a trusted and much valued community-based Youth Project which adopts a preventative approach in supporting children and young people aged 5-18 years, living in the Broomhouse area of Edinburgh (SIMD 1 &2). The Project delivers continuing long-term support in the form of a programme of compelling and enriching educational opportunities and experiences incorporating universal youth/ children’s work, holiday activity programmes, targeted small group-work, and individual support ensuring a continuum of support. The main aim of the project is to provide positive and consistent role models for the children and young people, disrupting the cycle of poverty, unemployment and crime that otherwise exists in... Big Project Edinburgh is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £97K is below the peer average of £994K.
Big Project Edinburgh is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC035600.
You can verify Big Project Edinburgh 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.
Contact Big Project Edinburgh 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 Big Project Edinburgh 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.
Big Project Edinburgh is based in Edinburgh 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.
Big Project Edinburgh was first registered in 2004, making it approximately 22 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.
Big Project Edinburgh 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.
Big Project Edinburgh 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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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Founding date · 2004
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Quick facts about Big Project Edinburgh
- What is Big Project Edinburgh?
- Big Project Edinburgh is a education unincorporated association based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Established in 2002, The BIG Project is a trusted and much valued community-based Youth Project which adopts a preventative approach in supporting children and young people aged 5-18 years, living in the Broomhouse area of Edinburgh (SIMD 1 &2). The Project delivers continuing long-term support in the form of a programme of compelling and enriching educational opportunities and experiences incorporating universal youth/ children’s work, holiday activity programmes, targeted small group-work, and individual support ensuring a continuum of support. The main aim of the project is to provide positive and consistent role models for the children and young people, disrupting the cycle of poverty, unemployment and crime that otherwise exists in this area. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the promotion of equality and diversity' The objects of the Association (in this constitution referred to as 'the Objects') shall be wholly charitable (the word 'charitable' wherever it appears in this document shall have the meaning ascribed to it for the purposes of section 5O5 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988, including any statutory modification or re-enactment of that Act for the time being in force). In particular the Objects shall be: To promote the benefit of children and young people in the area of benefit, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions and to advance their education and provide facilities in the interests of their social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving their conditions of life, building their confidence and self-esteem, and enabling them to play a full and constructive part in all aspects of the life if their community.
- When was Big Project Edinburgh founded?
- Big Project Edinburgh was founded in 2004.
- Where is Big Project Edinburgh located?
- Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Big Project Edinburgh's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
- Is Big Project Edinburgh trustworthy?
- Big Project Edinburgh has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 Big Project Edinburgh's registration number?
- Registration: SC035600 (United Kingdom).
- What is Big Project Edinburgh's website?
- https://www.thebigproject.org.uk
- Are donations to Big Project Edinburgh 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.