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Perthshire, Scotland Reg: SC043278 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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43
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
43/100 · methodology

About GrowBiz Scotland

We provide free support services for anyone who is considering becoming self-employed, starting or growing an existing small business or social enterprise in rural Scotland. We are an experienced team of contractors and our services include one to one support, learning sessions, peer support groups, mentoring and networking events. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development' The Charitable Purposes of the Charity ('the Charitable Purposes') are: 3.1.1 to advance community development, including sustainable rural and urban regeneration, throughout Scotland ('the Operating Area'). 3.1.2 to advance education by training, mentoring and coaching, particularly in skills which are relevant to establishing and/or developing social enterprises and other businesses within the Operating Area. 3.1.3 to …

Founded
Headquarters
Perthshire, 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: 85%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 43
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

· FY2024 · oscr (FY2024)
£0.85
Program£0.85
85% to programs 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, GrowBiz Scotland 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 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
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

GrowBiz Scotland is a registered education nonprofit based in Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is SC043278. 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 £535K in annual revenue.

GrowBiz Scotland's official registration number is SC043278, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

GrowBiz Scotland 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 85% 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.

GrowBiz Scotland is located in Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.

Based on official tax filings, GrowBiz Scotland has £535K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

GrowBiz Scotland is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £535K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, GrowBiz Scotland is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). 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.

We provide free support services for anyone who is considering becoming self-employed, starting or growing an existing small business or social enterprise in rural Scotland. We are an experienced team of contractors and our services include one to one support, learning sessions, peer support groups, mentoring and networking events. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development' The Charitable Purposes of the Charity ('the Charitable Purposes') are: 3.1.1 to advance community development, including sustainable rural and urban regeneration, throughout Scotland ('the Operating Area'). 3.1.2 to advance education by training, mentoring and coaching, particularly in skills which are relevant to establishing and/or developing social... GrowBiz Scotland is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £535K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.

GrowBiz Scotland 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 SC043278.

You can verify GrowBiz Scotland 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 GrowBiz Scotland 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 GrowBiz Scotland 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.

GrowBiz Scotland is based in Perthshire 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.

GrowBiz Scotland was first registered in 2012, making it approximately 14 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
85% to programs
Source: oscr (FY2024) why this matters
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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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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£0.4M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2021
OSCR
Form filed
£0.4M 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 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 2024 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 · 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 · 2012
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 GrowBiz Scotland

What is GrowBiz Scotland?
GrowBiz Scotland is a education charitable company based in Perthshire, United Kingdom. We provide free support services for anyone who is considering becoming self-employed, starting or growing an existing small business or social enterprise in rural Scotland. We are an experienced team of contractors and our services include one to one support, learning sessions, peer support groups, mentoring and networking events. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development' The Charitable Purposes of the Charity ('the Charitable Purposes') are: 3.1.1 to advance community development, including sustainable rural and urban regeneration, throughout Scotland ('the Operating Area'). 3.1.2 to advance education by training, mentoring and coaching, particularly in skills which are relevant to establishing and/or developing social enterprises and other businesses within the Operating Area. 3.1.3 to relieve unemployment within the Operating Area in such ways as may be considered appropriate, including measures to encourage social enterprises and other businesses within the Operating Area to provide work experience and/or recruit new employees from among those who are unemployed. and 3.1.4 to further any other charitable purposes which are similar to any of the preceding objects, for the benefit of communities within the Operating Area.
When was GrowBiz Scotland founded?
GrowBiz Scotland was founded in 2012.
Where is GrowBiz Scotland located?
Headquartered in Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is GrowBiz Scotland's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100K-£1M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is GrowBiz Scotland trustworthy?
GrowBiz Scotland 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 GrowBiz Scotland's registration number?
Registration: SC043278 (United Kingdom).
What is GrowBiz Scotland's website?
https://www.growbiz.co.uk
Are donations to GrowBiz Scotland 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.