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Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group

Galop is the UK's leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* (LGBT) anti-violence and abuse charity. We make life safe, just and fair for LGBT people. We give advice and support to people who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence and domestic abuse, and we work to improve the way the our communities can get help.

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Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 96%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 88

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

£0.96
Program expenses£0.96 (£4.3 million)
96% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group is a registered human services nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its registration number is 1077384. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £4M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.

Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group has £4M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for human services charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £338K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £4M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group. 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.

Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 96% 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 purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Galop is the UK's leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* (LGBT) anti-violence and abuse charity. We make life safe, just and fair for LGBT people. We give advice and support to people who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence and domestic abuse, and we work to improve the way the our communities can get help. Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group is classified as a human services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among human services charities registered in United Kingdom: Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £4M is well above the peer average of £338K.

Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group 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
£1M-£10M
96% 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. LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL ANTI - VIOLENCE AND POLICING GROUP is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

BE
Benn Vaughan
Trustee

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Benn V••••••
Trustee
KI
Kingsley M••••
Trustee
LE
Lenna C••••••••••••••••••
Trustee
NA
Natasha W•••••
Trustee
SA
Sally L••••• B•••••
Trustee
SA
Sandeep J••
Trustee
SI
Simon N•••• H•••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£4.5M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
£4.2M revenue
FY2024
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£3.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
£2.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
£2.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other human services in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and … This page 87 £4.5 million 96%
Harbour Support Services 89 £7.6 million 99%
James Hirons 89 £1.4 million 99%
Living Without Abuse 87 £1.8 million 99%
Cheshire Without Abuse 87 £2.3 million 100%
Domestic Abuse Safety Unit North Wales Ltd 87 £4.4 million 100%
Wimbledon Guild of Social Welfare (incorporated) 87 £2.4 million 88%
The Merchant Seamen'S War Memorial Society (incorporated) 87 £1.4 million 91%
Oasis Project 87 £1.5 million 99%

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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group

What is Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group?
Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group is a human services nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Galop is the UK's leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* (LGBT) anti-violence and abuse charity. We make life safe, just and fair for LGBT people. We give advice and support to people who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence and domestic abuse, and we work to improve the way the our communities can get help.
When was Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group founded?
Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group was founded in 1999.
Where is Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group trustworthy?
Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group's registration number?
Registration: 1077384 (United Kingdom).
What is Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group's website?
https://www.galop.org.uk
Are donations to Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Anti - Violence and Policing Group 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.