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As in our purposes- The aim of the group is to promote and advance the nurture, education and social development of babies and children up to 5years old, by providing a quality child centred environment, which places emphasis on the play experience Also supporting their parents and carers and encouraging their involvement in the play and activities, in line with the aims of Early years Scotland.. We do this by providing a safe and stimulating play space with both fun and educational toys and activities, covering most aspects of early development. We also have a good space, with one room dedicated to soft play, where children can develop their physical skills and build confidence. 'the advancement of education' The aim …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Garscube Community Playrooms has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 49 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 + methodologyGarscube Community Playrooms 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 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is SC032459. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £13K in annual revenue.
Garscube Community Playrooms's official registration number is SC032459, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Garscube Community Playrooms has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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 education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Garscube Community Playrooms is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
Based on official tax filings, Garscube Community Playrooms has £13K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Garscube Community Playrooms is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. It has £13K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Garscube Community Playrooms 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.
As in our purposes- The aim of the group is to promote and advance the nurture, education and social development of babies and children up to 5years old, by providing a quality child centred environment, which places emphasis on the play experience Also supporting their parents and carers and encouraging their involvement in the play and activities, in line with the aims of Early years Scotland.. We do this by providing a safe and stimulating play space with both fun and educational toys and activities, covering most aspects of early development. We also have a good space, with one room dedicated to soft play, where children can develop their physical... Garscube Community Playrooms is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £13K is below the peer average of £994K.
Garscube Community Playrooms is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC032459.
You can verify Garscube Community Playrooms 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 Garscube Community Playrooms 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 Garscube Community Playrooms 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.
Garscube Community Playrooms 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.
Garscube Community Playrooms was first registered in 2001, making it approximately 25 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.
Garscube Community Playrooms 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.
Garscube Community Playrooms 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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Founding date · 2001
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Quick facts about Garscube Community Playrooms
- What is Garscube Community Playrooms?
- Garscube Community Playrooms is a education unincorporated association based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. As in our purposes- The aim of the group is to promote and advance the nurture, education and social development of babies and children up to 5years old, by providing a quality child centred environment, which places emphasis on the play experience Also supporting their parents and carers and encouraging their involvement in the play and activities, in line with the aims of Early years Scotland.. We do this by providing a safe and stimulating play space with both fun and educational toys and activities, covering most aspects of early development. We also have a good space, with one room dedicated to soft play, where children can develop their physical skills and build confidence. 'the advancement of education' The aim of the group is to promote and advance the nurture, education, and social development of babies and pre-school children, by providing a quality child-centred environment which places the emphasis on the play experience. It encourages the involvement of parents, and other appropriate persons, in line with the aims of Early Years Scotland.
- When was Garscube Community Playrooms founded?
- Garscube Community Playrooms was founded in 2001.
- Where is Garscube Community Playrooms located?
- Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Garscube Community Playrooms's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
- Is Garscube Community Playrooms trustworthy?
- Garscube Community Playrooms has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 Garscube Community Playrooms's registration number?
- Registration: SC032459 (United Kingdom).
- What is Garscube Community Playrooms's website?
- https://www.garscubeplayrooms.co.uk
- Are donations to Garscube Community Playrooms 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.