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At the Grassmarket Community Project, we are dedicated to transforming lives and building a stronger, more inclusive community. Our mission is to support those facing the toughest challenges—whether they are dealing with homelessness, unemployment, or social isolation. Through our innovative programs, we offer hope, skills, and a sense of belonging to those who need it most. Imagine a place where people who have faced profound struggles can come together, learn new skills, and find a supportive community. This is exactly what we provide at GCP. We operate a Members Service focusing on Health & Wellbeing, Creativity, Core skills, Experiences & Opportunities. Members are welcome to take part in any of the 25+ free activities and workshops covering a wide range …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Grassmarket Community Project 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
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- Its integrity score of 43 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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- a donation page
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGrassmarket Community Project is a registered education nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is SC041674. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 43/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue.
Grassmarket Community Project's official registration number is SC041674, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Grassmarket Community Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 99% 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.
Grassmarket Community Project is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, Grassmarket Community Project has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 1%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Grassmarket Community Project is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £1M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Grassmarket Community Project is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). 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.
At the Grassmarket Community Project, we are dedicated to transforming lives and building a stronger, more inclusive community. Our mission is to support those facing the toughest challenges—whether they are dealing with homelessness, unemployment, or social isolation. Through our innovative programs, we offer hope, skills, and a sense of belonging to those who need it most. Imagine a place where people who have faced profound struggles can come together, learn new skills, and find a supportive community. This is exactly what we provide at GCP. We operate a Members Service focusing on Health & Wellbeing, Creativity, Core skills, Experiences & Opportunities. Members are welcome to take part in any of... Grassmarket Community Project is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £994K.
Grassmarket Community Project 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 SC041674.
You can verify Grassmarket Community Project 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 Grassmarket Community Project directly through its donation page (https://grassmarket.org/wp-content/cache/background-css/1/grassmarket.org/wp-content/cache/min/1/wp-content/plugins/give/build/assets/dist/css/give.css?ver=1765885621&wpr_t=1781319942). 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 Grassmarket Community Project 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.
Grassmarket Community Project is based in Edinburgh 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.
Grassmarket Community Project was first registered in 2010, making it approximately 16 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.
Grassmarket Community Project 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.
Grassmarket Community Project 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 Grassmarket Community Project
- What is Grassmarket Community Project?
- Grassmarket Community Project is a education charitable company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. At the Grassmarket Community Project, we are dedicated to transforming lives and building a stronger, more inclusive community. Our mission is to support those facing the toughest challenges—whether they are dealing with homelessness, unemployment, or social isolation. Through our innovative programs, we offer hope, skills, and a sense of belonging to those who need it most. Imagine a place where people who have faced profound struggles can come together, learn new skills, and find a supportive community. This is exactly what we provide at GCP. We operate a Members Service focusing on Health & Wellbeing, Creativity, Core skills, Experiences & Opportunities. Members are welcome to take part in any of the 25+ free activities and workshops covering a wide range of interests. Our social enterprises – Coffee Saints Cafes, Grassmarket Tartan and Woodwork, provide valuable work experience and apprenticeship opportunities, alongside generating vital income to sustain our charitable aims 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 4.1. the prevention and relief of poverty and disadvantage in Edinburgh and the Lothians (the Operating Area). 4.2. the advancement of education within the Operating Area in such ways as may be thought fit, including the creation of training or retraining , work experience and employment opportunities particularly amongst unemployed and socially disadvantaged people. 4.3. to help people resident in the Operating Area to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacity so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and as members of society. 4.4. the advancement of arts and culture within the Operating Area for the benefit of 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. 4.5. to relieve unemployment within the Operating Area in such ways as may be thought fit, including the creation of training, work experience and employment opportunities. 4.6. the advancement of health in the Operating Area in such ways as may be thought fit, including the promotion of healthy eating and healthy lifestyles particularly amongst unemployed and socially disadvantaged people. 4.7. to promote, establish, operate and/or support other schemes of a charitable nature for the benefit of the residents of the Operating Area .
- When was Grassmarket Community Project founded?
- Grassmarket Community Project was founded in 2010.
- Where is Grassmarket Community Project located?
- Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Grassmarket Community Project's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Grassmarket Community Project trustworthy?
- Grassmarket Community Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 Grassmarket Community Project's registration number?
- Registration: SC041674 (United Kingdom).
- What is Grassmarket Community Project's website?
- https://www.grassmarket.org
- Are donations to Grassmarket Community Project 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.