Chocolate & Co
About
The organisation benefits people in the York area (UK) who are marginalised, socially disconnected, have a record of unlawful behaviour or an addiction and who struggle to obtain and sustain employment. This is carried out by providing work-based employment opportunities, both paid and voluntary, with one-to-one mentoring to facilitate the employment.
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Financials
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Chocolate & Co has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- Its integrity score of 82 places it in the top 10% of the 4,903 social services charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Filing history
1 year on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. CHOCOLATE & CO is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
CHOCOLATE & CO 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.
CHOCOLATE & CO 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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Leadership & board
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4 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Trustpilot
Tried 3 of the hot chocolates today at Malton food market and they were delicious!!! Probably the best I’ve ever tasted and I’ve tasted quite a few as I’m a chocoholic!!! Bought lots to take home. And the best part is this company is a charity and offers second chances to people. Buy from this company and you will be helping others!!
Trustpilot
Scrumptious hot chocolate and cappuccino, served up with love + passion + compassion at Malton Monthly Food Market. Pay them a visit, 2nd Saturday of the month. I stumbled across them for the first time this weekend. What they are doing has never mattered more. These guys are awesome X X X
Trustpilot
Completely struck by the ethos of this company and the dedication of their staff - what an amazing example to many other businesses and so good to see the difference it is making to individual lives.And...as a bonus, what totally awesome chocolate too!! You can't go wrong 😍🍫😍
Trustpilot
Yummy hot chocolate, great friendly service and for a fantastic cause! Can’t recommend enough.
Trustpilot
I totally love what this company stands for. Helping people and selling the most beautiful hot chocolate. Thank you for what you're doing. The world needs more of this!!
Trustpilot
Amazing chocolate, and amazing customer service - when the chocolate gift was delayed, I was notified immediately and a new order was placed for me so it could get there in time. Thank you so much for all the effort you went to for your delicious chocolate!
Trustpilot
Amazing hot chocolate (and I’ve tried themall in York) Don’t queue in town come to the groves! The cafe is really nice inside, service was spot on, the team are friendly and the whole ethos of the place is just great
Trustpilot
What this organisation does for vulnerable people in York and beyond - while serving thee best hot chocolate is mind blowing and inspiring. The team are so welcoming, trusting and honest. They will also give you their time and attention. The milk chocolate hot chocolate is now a daily thought of mine, and the Mac and cheese toast is what dreams are made of, carbs on carbs - every girls dream. The cafe is so beautiful to visit and the perfect place to work for a few hours to break up the day - the way of illustrated people the team have helped is a favourite of mine.
Trustpilot
A absolute must visit! The absolute best hot chocolate, vibe and service. Can’t wait to go back again. This charity is not only super important and making amazing changes to people’s lives but also sell incredibly high quality drinks and food. Easily the best cafe I’ve been to in York.
Trustpilot
Lovely staff and great chocolate! Amazing place to support.
How it stacks up against peers
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Sources and verification
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Frequently asked questions about Chocolate & Co
Chocolate & Co is a registered social services nonprofit based in York, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2024. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 82/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £51K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 17 community reviews with an average rating of 4.9/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 4.5/5 based on 18 reviews.
Based on official filings, Chocolate & Co has £51K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The organisation benefits people in the York area (UK) who are marginalised, socially disconnected, have a record of unlawful behaviour or an addiction and who struggle to obtain and sustain employment. This is carried out by providing work-based employment opportunities, both paid and voluntary, with one-to-one mentoring to facilitate the employment. Chocolate & Co is classified as a social services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2024.
Chocolate & Co is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission.
Chocolate & Co's registered charity number is 1209385. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Chocolate & Co is located in York, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.
Chocolate & Co is based in York in England. 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 Chocolate & Co
- What is Chocolate & Co?
- Chocolate & Co is a social services cio based in York, United Kingdom. The organisation benefits people in the York area (UK) who are marginalised, socially disconnected, have a record of unlawful behaviour or an addiction and who struggle to obtain and sustain employment. This is carried out by providing work-based employment opportunities, both paid and voluntary, with one-to-one mentoring to facilitate the employment.
- When was Chocolate & Co founded?
- Chocolate & Co was founded in 2024.
- Where is Chocolate & Co located?
- Headquartered in York, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Chocolate & Co's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £51,101.
- Is Chocolate & Co trustworthy?
- Chocolate & Co has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 out of 100 (Strong 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 Chocolate & Co's website?
- https://www.chocolateandco.org/
- Are donations to Chocolate & Co 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.