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Kaleidoscope Project

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Kaleidoscope Project

Kaleidescope is an internationally recognised drugs service providing treatment and testing to clients on its own sites. The project is a passionate advocate of the rights of drug users to receive quality services in an hospitable environment. It aims to promote social inclusion and makes innovative contributions to the well being of the whole community. Respect and hospitality are the cornerstone

Founded
Headquarters
St Mellons Business Park
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£1.00
Program expenses£1.00 (£20.2 million)
100% to programs beats the peer average (97%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Kaleidoscope Project is a registered health nonprofit based in St Mellons Business Park, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its registration number is 1115017. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £19M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Kaleidoscope Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

Kaleidoscope Project is located in St Mellons Business Park, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Based on official tax filings, Kaleidoscope Project has £19M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for health charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Kaleidoscope Project is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £19M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Kaleidoscope Project. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Kaleidoscope Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. Visit the Kaleidoscope Project profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Kaleidescope is an internationally recognised drugs service providing treatment and testing to clients on its own sites. The project is a passionate advocate of the rights of drug users to receive quality services in an hospitable environment. It aims to promote social inclusion and makes innovative contributions to the well being of the whole community. Respect and hospitality are the cornerstone Kaleidoscope Project is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: Kaleidoscope Project's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £19M is well above the peer average of £1M.

Kaleidoscope Project is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
100% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (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

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. KALEIDOSCOPE PROJECT is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AL
Alison Lewis
Trustee

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alison L••••
Trustee
CA
Catherine M•••• P••••••••
Trustee
DA
David V••••••
Trustee
DR
Dr A•• M•••• P••••••
Trustee
GE
George B•••••••• C•••••••
Trustee
JU
Julian M••• Q•••••• K•••••
Trustee
KA
Kasim A••
Trustee
KI
Kirsty A••• M•••••• D••••••••••••
Trustee
MA
Mark A••• T••••
Trustee
PR
Prof E•••• M•••••• W•••• M••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Amateur Boatmaker With Zero Experience Built A 100-Foot Yacht In His Backyard - SlashGear
Jan 2026
www.slashgear.com
Form filed
£19.5M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Hopkins considers 14-unit solar townhome project near downtown - Finance & Commerce
Aug 2025
finance-commerce.com
2019 NALG winner profile – City of Stirling, WA - ALGA
Jun 2025
alga.com.au
Kaleidoscope effort honored - messengernews.net
Mar 2025
www.messengernews.net
Form filed
£18.7M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Social Work Kaleidoscope Project and Book Created by Social Work Faculty - UW-Green Bay
Jun 2024
news.uwgb.edu
Form filed
£12.7M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Amy Lynn Schwartzbard, The Kaleidoscope Project | People to watch - Designers Today
Mar 2023
www.designerstoday.com
Form filed
£11.0M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Charity acquires secure residential facility - TheBusinessDesk.com
Oct 2022
www.thebusinessdesk.com
Tyler Street Firehouse Gets Kaleidoscope Project Treatment - iBerkshires.com
Aug 2022
www.iberkshires.com
Form filed
£10.2M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
These 13 Rooms From the Kaleidoscope Project Have Us Dreaming of a Getaway - ELLE Decor
May 2021
www.elledecor.com
The Kaleidoscope Project Celebrates BIPOC Designers by Transforming Historic Inn into a Showhouse - Interior Design Maga
May 2021
interiordesign.net

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Peer charities

Other health in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Kaleidoscope Project This page 89 £19.5 million 100%
Compassion in Action 89 £800,706 100%
West Sussex Mind 89 £3.6 million 96%
Worcestershire Association of Carers 89 £1.5 million 93%
Helpforce Community 89 £1.6 million 96%
Headway Birmingham & Solihull 89 £2.2 million 93%
Emmaus Bristol 89 £788,306 98%
The Peaceful Place Ltd 89 £748,485 98%
Hoxton Hall 89 £825,165 100%

Sources and verification

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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.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Kaleidoscope Project

What is Kaleidoscope Project?
Kaleidoscope Project is a health nonprofit organization based in St Mellons Business Park, United Kingdom. Kaleidescope is an internationally recognised drugs service providing treatment and testing to clients on its own sites. The project is a passionate advocate of the rights of drug users to receive quality services in an hospitable environment. It aims to promote social inclusion and makes innovative contributions to the well being of the whole community. Respect and hospitality are the cornerstone
When was Kaleidoscope Project founded?
Kaleidoscope Project was founded in 2006.
Where is Kaleidoscope Project located?
Headquartered in St Mellons Business Park, United Kingdom.
What is Kaleidoscope Project's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Kaleidoscope Project trustworthy?
Kaleidoscope Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong 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 Kaleidoscope Project's registration number?
Registration: 1115017 (United Kingdom).
What is Kaleidoscope Project's website?
http://www.kaleidoscope68.org
Are donations to Kaleidoscope 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.