Close the Gap (SCIO)

Close the Gap (SCIO) is a registered international nonprofit based in Glasgow, 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 SC046842. 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 £399K in annual revenue.

Close the Gap (SCIO)'s official registration number is SC046842, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Close the Gap (SCIO) 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Close the Gap (SCIO) is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Close the Gap (SCIO) has £399K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Close the Gap (SCIO) is classified as an International organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £399K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Close the Gap (SCIO) 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.

Close the Gap is Scotland’s expert policy advocacy organisation working on women’s labour market participation. We carry out a range of activity which contributes to achieving our strategic objective of women’s workplace equality. We work with a broad range of partners and stakeholders to influence and enable action that will address the causes of women’s labour market inequality. This includes developing guidance, tools, research and resources for employers, policymakers, unions, and members of the public so they better understand why women experience poorer labour market outcomes than men, and what needs to happen to change this. We also work with policymakers to advocate for the gendering of policies that relate... Close the Gap (SCIO) is classified as an international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £399K is below the peer average of £1M.

You can verify Close the Gap (SCIO) 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 Close the Gap (SCIO) 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 Close the Gap (SCIO) 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.

Close the Gap (SCIO) is based in Glasgow 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.

Close the Gap (SCIO) 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.