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Leith School of Art aims to provide an art education that emphasises the whole person, in curriculum and pastoral care. Since its foundation Leith School of Art is committed to providing a distinctive range of art education opportunities to all, regardless of background and financial means. Leith School of Art’s charitable aims are centred on its commitment to making art accessible to all, by offering bursaries and concessionary places across our courses. In pursuit of its artistic aims Leith School of Art offers a full-time year-long Foundation Course, a structured Graduate Residency scheme, a Schools Programme for students in local schools and a wide range of other year-long courses as well as short courses, weekend workshops and summer school. 'the …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Leith School Of Art has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- Established in 1988, it predates 83% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 51 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLeith School Of Art 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 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its registration number is SC007456. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £948K in annual revenue.
Leith School Of Art's official registration number is SC007456, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Leith School Of Art has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 98% 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.
Leith School Of Art is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
Based on official tax filings, Leith School Of Art has £948K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 2%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Leith School Of Art is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £948K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Leith School Of Art is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). 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.
Leith School of Art aims to provide an art education that emphasises the whole person, in curriculum and pastoral care. Since its foundation Leith School of Art is committed to providing a distinctive range of art education opportunities to all, regardless of background and financial means. Leith School of Art’s charitable aims are centred on its commitment to making art accessible to all, by offering bursaries and concessionary places across our courses. In pursuit of its artistic aims Leith School of Art offers a full-time year-long Foundation Course, a structured Graduate Residency scheme, a Schools Programme for students in local schools and a wide range of other year-long courses as... Leith School Of Art is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1988.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £948K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.
Leith School Of Art 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 SC007456.
You can verify Leith School Of Art 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 Leith School Of Art directly through its donation page (https://donate.leithschoolofart.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 Leith School Of Art 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.
Leith School Of Art 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.
Leith School Of Art was first registered in 1988, making it approximately 38 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.
Leith School Of Art 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.
Leith School Of Art 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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Founding date · 1988
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Quick facts about Leith School Of Art
- What is Leith School Of Art?
- Leith School Of Art is a education charitable company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Leith School of Art aims to provide an art education that emphasises the whole person, in curriculum and pastoral care. Since its foundation Leith School of Art is committed to providing a distinctive range of art education opportunities to all, regardless of background and financial means. Leith School of Art’s charitable aims are centred on its commitment to making art accessible to all, by offering bursaries and concessionary places across our courses. In pursuit of its artistic aims Leith School of Art offers a full-time year-long Foundation Course, a structured Graduate Residency scheme, a Schools Programme for students in local schools and a wide range of other year-long courses as well as short courses, weekend workshops and summer school. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' (a) To set up and carry on schools at or by means of which students may obtain education and instruction and particularly in or with regard to art, architecture, drawing, designing, painting, sculpture and all other subjects whatever that may be conducive to the knowledge of or skill in any trade, pursuit or calling and do all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the carrying on of such an establishments. and (b) to provide schools and all necesssaries and conveniences for or to students, teachers, lecturers, employees and officers temporarily or otherwise by the Company, and to afford them facilities for study, research, cultivation, teaching and performance of the tasks and duties allotted to them respectively.
- When was Leith School Of Art founded?
- Leith School Of Art was founded in 1988.
- Where is Leith School Of Art located?
- Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Leith School Of Art's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Leith School Of Art trustworthy?
- Leith School Of Art has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 Leith School Of Art's registration number?
- Registration: SC007456 (United Kingdom).
- What is Leith School Of Art's website?
- https://www.leithschoolofart.co.uk
- Are donations to Leith School Of Art 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.