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Glasgow Life is a charity set up to benefit everyone in the city. The reason we exist is to: 1. Improve people's mental and physical wellbeing through culture and sport. 2. Support the city’s visitor economy and enhance its reputation as a great place to live, work, learn, and visit. 3. Generate funds through culture and sport programmes. We then re-invest in the charitable activities which support our vision. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of public participation in sport','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 …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Culture and Sport Glasgow with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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- 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCulture and Sport Glasgow is a registered education nonprofit based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its registration number is SC037844. 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 £152M in annual revenue.
Culture and Sport Glasgow's official registration number is SC037844, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Culture and Sport Glasgow 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 95% 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.
Culture and Sport Glasgow is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Culture and Sport Glasgow has £152M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 92% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 5%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Culture and Sport Glasgow is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £152M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Culture and Sport Glasgow is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 92%). 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.
Glasgow Life is a charity set up to benefit everyone in the city. The reason we exist is to: 1. Improve people's mental and physical wellbeing through culture and sport. 2. Support the city’s visitor economy and enhance its reputation as a great place to live, work, learn, and visit. 3. Generate funds through culture and sport programmes. We then re-invest in the charitable activities which support our vision. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of public participation in sport','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of... Culture and Sport Glasgow is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of £152M is well above the peer average of £994K.
Culture and Sport Glasgow 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 SC037844.
You can verify Culture and Sport Glasgow 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 Culture and Sport Glasgow directly through its donation page (https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/donate). 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 Culture and Sport Glasgow 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.
Culture and Sport Glasgow 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.
Culture and Sport Glasgow was first registered in 2007, making it approximately 19 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.
Culture and Sport Glasgow 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.
Culture and Sport Glasgow 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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Quick facts about Culture and Sport Glasgow
- What is Culture and Sport Glasgow?
- Culture and Sport Glasgow is a education charitable company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Glasgow Life is a charity set up to benefit everyone in the city. The reason we exist is to: 1. Improve people's mental and physical wellbeing through culture and sport. 2. Support the city’s visitor economy and enhance its reputation as a great place to live, work, learn, and visit. 3. Generate funds through culture and sport programmes. We then re-invest in the charitable activities which support our vision. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of public participation in sport','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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4.1 To advance the arts, heritage, culture and science. 4.2 To advance education. 4.3 To advance public participation in sport which involves physical skill and exertion. 4.4 To advance health. 4.5 To promote civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and/or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities. 4.6 To provide recreational facilities, and organise recreational activities, where such facilities/activities are available to members of the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life. 4.7 To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.8 To advance citizenship and community development (including urban regeneration) by harnessing the cultural and leisure assets of Glasgow, the contribution made by activities in furtherance of paragraphs 4.1 to 4.7, and a range of other measures, to increase vibrancy and promote positive perceptions of Glasgow as a place to work, live, study play, visit and invest - in a common effort with other public, private and third sector partners to address issues of social, economic and physical deprivation across the City of Glasgow, including health inequalities, social exclusion and unemployment. 4.9 To advance such similar charitable purposes as the directors may consider appropriate from time to time. through the provision of services (including those entrusted to it by Glasgow City Council) which contribute to advancing well-being (primarily the wellbeing of residents of Glasgow) including (i) the operation, management and development of museums, art galleries and other facilities which provide public access to collections of works of art, antiquities and objects of scientific interest. (ii) the development and delivery of arts and cultural activities and events, artistic programmes, scientific/research programmes and educational projects. (iii) the operation, management and development of libraries and the provision of library and archive services. (iv) the operation, management and development of indoor and outdoor sports facilities (including arrangements to facilitate access to such facilities by those on lower incomes or having special needs and to encourage wider participation in healthy exercise).(maximum text reached, further full information can be obtained directly from the Charity)
- When was Culture and Sport Glasgow founded?
- Culture and Sport Glasgow was founded in 2007.
- Where is Culture and Sport Glasgow located?
- Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Culture and Sport Glasgow's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100M-£1B. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Culture and Sport Glasgow trustworthy?
- Culture and Sport Glasgow 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 Culture and Sport Glasgow's registration number?
- Registration: SC037844 (United Kingdom).
- What is Culture and Sport Glasgow's website?
- https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk
- Are donations to Culture and Sport Glasgow 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.