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Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust

Motherwell, Scotland Reg: SC007355 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
25/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust

The legal status of the charity changed to an SCIO in 2022 thus all activity is now carried out under the new charity GLO Europe (SC049681) . GLO Trust will be fully wound up by 31 Dec 25. 'the advancement of religion' To propogate and further the Christian gospel in any land by way of literature, crusades, open air meetings, adults' and children's meetings, personal evangelism, correspondence courses, missionary work and by any other proper method and for the teaching and training of people for such purposes and aims.

Founded
Headquarters
Motherwell, Scotland
Foundation type
Trust

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
General nonprofit
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar charities in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 25
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2021, which is 5 years ago.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2021 · oscr (FY2021)
£0.92
Program£0.92
Fundraising£0.08
92% to programs beats the peer average (91%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 177,921 charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Established in 1976, it predates 85% of the charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. Explore United Kingdom
  • Its integrity score of 25 is below most of the 203,465 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 (2 filed years)
  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 83% of comparable organizations)
  • a contact email (present for 81% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust is a registered nonprofit based in Motherwell, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its registration number is SC007355. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 25/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust's official registration number is SC007355, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 25/100. 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 25 ('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. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust is located in Motherwell, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.

Based on official tax filings, Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 8%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.

The legal status of the charity changed to an SCIO in 2022 thus all activity is now carried out under the new charity GLO Europe (SC049681) . GLO Trust will be fully wound up by 31 Dec 25. 'the advancement of religion' To propogate and further the Christian gospel in any land by way of literature, crusades, open air meetings, adults' and children's meetings, personal evangelism, correspondence courses, missionary work and by any other proper method and for the teaching and training of people for such purposes and aims. Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1976.

Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC007355.

You can verify Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust 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 Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust 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 Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust 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.

Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust is based in Motherwell 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.

Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust was first registered in 1976, making it approximately 50 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
92% to programs
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Filing history

2 years on file from oscr (FY2021): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£1.4M revenue
FY2021
OSCR
Form filed
£1.2M revenue
FY2020
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area.

Education 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.

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 2021 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 · 6
  • Financial data · FY2021 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1976
Not available · 5
  • 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
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published

Methodology

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Quick facts about Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust

What is Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust?
Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust is a trust based in Motherwell, United Kingdom. The legal status of the charity changed to an SCIO in 2022 thus all activity is now carried out under the new charity GLO Europe (SC049681) . GLO Trust will be fully wound up by 31 Dec 25. 'the advancement of religion' To propogate and further the Christian gospel in any land by way of literature, crusades, open air meetings, adults' and children's meetings, personal evangelism, correspondence courses, missionary work and by any other proper method and for the teaching and training of people for such purposes and aims.
When was Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust founded?
Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust was founded in 1976.
Where is Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust located?
Headquartered in Motherwell, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2021 is approximately £1M-£10M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust trustworthy?
Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 25 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 Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust's registration number?
Registration: SC007355 (United Kingdom).
What is Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust's website?
https://www.glo-europe.org
Are donations to Gospel Literature Outreach Charitable Trust 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.