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53
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Fair Deal

To support adults with additional support needs to live valued independent lives. 'the advancement of education','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 promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4 The company's objects are:- 1 to relieve those in need (of all ages) by reason of their having a disability and/or some other disadvantage and who are, resident within Scotland (the 'Operating Area') by (i) promoting independence among such people and, in particular, through the provision of a range of services …

Founded
Headquarters
Glasgow, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
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.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · oscr (FY2025)
£1.00
Program£1.00
Fundraising£0.00
100% to programs beats the peer average (97%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Fair Deal with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Established in 1989, it predates 82% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Fair Deal 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 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its registration number is SC015513. 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 £4M in annual revenue.

Fair Deal's official registration number is SC015513, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Fair Deal 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 100% 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.

Fair Deal is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.

Based on official tax filings, Fair Deal has £4M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 0%. 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.

Fair Deal is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £4M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Fair Deal is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). 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.

To support adults with additional support needs to live valued independent lives. 'the advancement of education','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 promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4 The company's objects are:- 1 to relieve those in need (of all ages) by reason of their having a disability and/or some other disadvantage and who are, resident within Scotland (the 'Operating Area') by (i) promoting independence among such people and... Fair Deal is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £4M is well above the peer average of £994K.

Fair Deal 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 SC015513.

You can verify Fair Deal 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 Fair Deal 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 Fair Deal 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.

Fair Deal 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.

Fair Deal was first registered in 1989, making it approximately 37 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
£1M-£10M
100% to programs
Source: oscr (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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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

From filings and published profiles

Employees
101
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£4.0M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£3.7M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£3.5M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£3.3M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£3.0M revenue
FY2021
OSCR

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

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

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 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 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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 · FY2025 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 · 1989
Not available · 4
  • 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 Fair Deal

What is Fair Deal?
Fair Deal is a education charitable company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. To support adults with additional support needs to live valued independent lives. 'the advancement of education','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 promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4 The company's objects are:- 1 to relieve those in need (of all ages) by reason of their having a disability and/or some other disadvantage and who are, resident within Scotland (the 'Operating Area') by (i) promoting independence among such people and, in particular, through the provision of a range of services including the provisions of appropriate housing, appropriate facilities and/or care and other services for such people. and (ii) representing the views of such people and encouraging self advocacy, with a view to (among other things) involving people with a disability and/or some other disadvantage in influencing decisions which may affect them. 2 to relieve those in need by reason of their having the care of an individual(s) (of any age) with a disability and/or some other disadvantage, resident within the Operating Area, through the provision of respite care and other services. 3 to provide recreational facilities, or organise recreational activities, within the Operating Area, with such facilities/activities being available to individuals (of all ages) with a disability and/or some other disadvantage with the object of improving their conditions of life. 4 to promote and/or provide training in skills associated with the care and supervision of individuals (of all ages) with a disability and/or some other disadvantage 5 to advance education and, in particular, to increase public knowledge and awareness of the needs of individuals with disabilities and/or other disadvantages. 6 to promote equality and diversity through (i) representing the interests of individuals (of all ages) with a disability and/or some other disadvantage (ii) challenging discrimination against such individuals. (iii) seeking to influence public policy. and (iv) seeking to improve the design and delivery of services available to such individuals. 7 to promote, establish and operate other similar schemes, in furtherance of the Company's charitable purposes, within the Operating Area.
When was Fair Deal founded?
Fair Deal was founded in 1989.
Where is Fair Deal located?
Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Fair Deal's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Fair Deal trustworthy?
Fair Deal 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 Fair Deal's registration number?
Registration: SC015513 (United Kingdom).
What is Fair Deal's website?
https://www.fair-deal.org
Are donations to Fair Deal 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.