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LEAP is a community development charity for older people. We provide a range of activities and services including: adult education & health activities. handyperson services. group & individual befriending services. dementia services and the provision of community hubs for local people and groups to access. Much of these services are provided by volunteers supported by a small team of part time staff. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, …
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· FY2023 · oscr (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, LEAP Project has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 53 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLEAP Project 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 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its registration number is SC024196. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £348K in annual revenue.
LEAP Project's official registration number is SC024196, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
LEAP Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('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.
LEAP Project is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Based on official tax filings, LEAP Project has £348K 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.
LEAP Project is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £348K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, LEAP Project is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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.
LEAP is a community development charity for older people. We provide a range of activities and services including: adult education & health activities. handyperson services. group & individual befriending services. dementia services and the provision of community hubs for local people and groups to access. Much of these services are provided by volunteers supported by a small team of part time staff. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the relief... LEAP Project is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £348K is below the peer average of £994K.
You can verify LEAP 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. 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 LEAP Project directly through its donation page (https://www.leap-project.co.uk/donate). 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 LEAP 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.
LEAP Project 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.
LEAP Project was first registered in 1995, making it approximately 31 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.
Filing history
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
LEAP 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.
LEAP 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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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
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- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Headquarters address · On file
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Founding date · 1995
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about LEAP Project
- What is LEAP Project?
- LEAP Project is a education scio based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. LEAP is a community development charity for older people. We provide a range of activities and services including: adult education & health activities. handyperson services. group & individual befriending services. dementia services and the provision of community hubs for local people and groups to access. Much of these services are provided by volunteers supported by a small team of part time staff. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 3.1 The charitable purposes of the SCIO ('the Charitable Purposes') are: - 3.1.1 To advance education through a range of project initiatives and activities which introduce new skills amongst people resident within the community. 3.1.2 To advance community development by linking volunteers with community projects increasing opportunities for community participation and active citizenship through volunteering, education and training. 3.1.3 The provision of recreational activities through the promotion and organisation of community activities for the benefit of the community and the wider public. 3.1.4 The advancement of the environmental protection and improvement by promoting sustainable use of material goods and resources through repair, reuse, recycling, use of recycled products and use of surplus and leftover materials and reducing the carbon emissions linked to production and consumption by encouraging reuse and reduction of consumption. 3.1.5 The relief of those in need, in particular vulnerable persons suffering from mental, physical disability, illness, impairment or old age through the provision of services that combat isolation, encourage and support personal development, bring people together to share interests, fulfil goals and develop friendships and provide the community with necessary services to enable them to live independently.
- When was LEAP Project founded?
- LEAP Project was founded in 1995.
- Where is LEAP Project located?
- Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is LEAP Project's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is LEAP Project trustworthy?
- LEAP Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 LEAP Project's registration number?
- Registration: SC024196 (United Kingdom).
- What is LEAP Project's website?
- https://www.leap-project.co.uk
- Are donations to LEAP 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.