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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
39/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Development Coll

Development Coll is set up to assist in the sustainable development of the island and it's community. It currently operates a community center that is open year round and staffed by 2 full time equivalent employee's. An Cridhe(the community center) provides a space for community groups and individuals to meet. sports facilities and events. The organisation also operates a mobile phone mast providing cover to the island. Since August 2025 we have also employed a Community Development Officer with funds secured through the Strengthening Communities Partnership administered by DTAS. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' (1) To manage community land and associated assets for the …

Founded
Headquarters
Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 39
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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Development Coll has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 39 is below most of the 5,685 environment 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
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 90% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Development Coll is a registered environment nonprofit based in 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 SC038217. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 39/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £134K in annual revenue.

Development Coll's official registration number is SC038217, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Development Coll has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. 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 39 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Development Coll is located in Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, Development Coll has £134K 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.

Development Coll is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £134K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Development Coll 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.

Development Coll is set up to assist in the sustainable development of the island and it's community. It currently operates a community center that is open year round and staffed by 2 full time equivalent employee's. An Cridhe(the community center) provides a space for community groups and individuals to meet. sports facilities and events. The organisation also operates a mobile phone mast providing cover to the island. Since August 2025 we have also employed a Community Development Officer with funds secured through the Strengthening Communities Partnership administered by DTAS. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'... Development Coll is classified as an environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among environment charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £134K is below the peer average of £1M.

Development Coll 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 SC038217.

You can verify Development Coll 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.

Contact Development Coll 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 Development Coll 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.

Development Coll is based 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.

Development Coll 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.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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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

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Employees
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
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£0.1M revenue
FY2023
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£0.1M revenue
FY2022
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£0.1M revenue
FY2021
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£0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

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

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment this charity 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 2024 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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 · FY2024 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 · 2007
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  • 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 Development Coll

What is Development Coll?
Development Coll is a environment charitable company based in Scotland, United Kingdom. Development Coll is set up to assist in the sustainable development of the island and it's community. It currently operates a community center that is open year round and staffed by 2 full time equivalent employee's. An Cridhe(the community center) provides a space for community groups and individuals to meet. sports facilities and events. The organisation also operates a mobile phone mast providing cover to the island. Since August 2025 we have also employed a Community Development Officer with funds secured through the Strengthening Communities Partnership administered by DTAS. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' (1) To manage community land and associated assets for the benefit of the Community and the public in general as an important part of the protection and sustainable development of Scotland's natural environment. (2) To promote, for the public benefit, rural regeneration (following principles of sustainable development) in areas of social and economic deprivation within the Community by all or any of the following means: (0 (ii) (iii) the relief of poverty in such ways as may be thought fit. the relief of unemployment in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment. the advancement of education, training or retraining, particularly amongst unemployed people, and providing unemployed people with work experience. the provision of financial assistance, technical assistance, or business advice or consultancy in order to provide training and employment opportunities for unemployed people in cases of financial or other charitable need through help: (A) in setting up their own business, or (B) to existing businesses. the creation of training and employment opportunities by the provision of workspace, buildings andlor land for use on favourable terms. the provision of housing for those who are in conditions of need and the improvement of housing in the public sector or in charitable ownership provided that such power shall not extend to relieving any local authorities or other bodies of a statutory duty to provide or improve housing. (vii) the maintenance, improvement or provision of public amenities. (viii) the preservation of buildings or sites of historic or architectural importance. the provision or assistance in the provision of recreational facilities for the public at large and/or those who, by reasons of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances, have need of such facilities. the protection or conservation of the environment. (Maximum text reached)
When was Development Coll founded?
Development Coll was founded in 2007.
Where is Development Coll located?
Headquartered in Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Development Coll's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100K-£1M.
Is Development Coll trustworthy?
Development Coll has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Development Coll's registration number?
Registration: SC038217 (United Kingdom).
What is Development Coll's website?
https://www.developmentcoll.org.uk
Are donations to Development Coll 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.