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Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO

Renfrewshire, Scotland Reg: SC047397 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
38/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO

Provide residential care for the elderly 'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 1.1 The SCIO will promote, advance and further its charitable purposes and in doing so adhere to the religious, educational and charitable purposes of the Irish Province as narrated in the deed of trust by the Mothers Superior of the Scottish Houses dated 7, 11, 13 and 17 June 1998 and recorded in the Books of Council & Session (09/2487) on 16 February 2000 by providing health care including residential long term care and all appropriate relevant recreational and therapeutic support to those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage (regardless …

Founded
Headquarters
Renfrewshire, Scotland
Foundation type
SCIO

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 38
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

· FY2022 · oscr (FY2024)
£1.00
Program£1.00
Fundraising£0.00
100% to programs beats the peer average (96%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 38 is below most of the 28,401 health 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
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 82% of comparable organizations)
  • a contact email (present for 82% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

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

Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO is a registered health nonprofit based in Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is SC047397. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 38/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue.

Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO's official registration number is SC047397, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38/100. 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 38 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. 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 86/100.

Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO is located in Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £2M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 96%). 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.

Provide residential care for the elderly 'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 1.1 The SCIO will promote, advance and further its charitable purposes and in doing so adhere to the religious, educational and charitable purposes of the Irish Province as narrated in the deed of trust by the Mothers Superior of the Scottish Houses dated 7, 11, 13 and 17 June 1998 and recorded in the Books of Council & Session (09/2487) on 16 February 2000 by providing health care including residential long term care and all appropriate relevant recreational and therapeutic support to those in need by reason... Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £2M is comparable to the peer average of £1M.

You can verify Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO 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.

Contact Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO 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 Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO 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.

Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO is based in Renfrewshire 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.

Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO was first registered in 2017, making it approximately 9 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
£1M-£10M
100% to programs
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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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
82
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£2.3M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£2.1M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£1.8M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£1.8M revenue
FY2021
OSCR
Form filed
£1.5M revenue
FY2020
OSCR

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health this charity 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 · 6
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2017
Not available · 5
  • 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
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published

Methodology

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Quick facts about Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO

What is Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO?
Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO is a health scio based in Renfrewshire, United Kingdom. Provide residential care for the elderly 'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 1.1 The SCIO will promote, advance and further its charitable purposes and in doing so adhere to the religious, educational and charitable purposes of the Irish Province as narrated in the deed of trust by the Mothers Superior of the Scottish Houses dated 7, 11, 13 and 17 June 1998 and recorded in the Books of Council & Session (09/2487) on 16 February 2000 by providing health care including residential long term care and all appropriate relevant recreational and therapeutic support to those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage (regardless of race or religious belief) by maintaining and operating a care home in Greenock (presently Holy Rosary Residence, 44 Union Street, Greenock, PA16 8DP). In furtherance of the provision of health care, the SCIO will provide specialist medical, nursing and other treatment for the care home?s residents, including spiritual, pastoral and otherwise support to the care home residents, their families and carers.
When was Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO founded?
Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO was founded in 2017.
Where is Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO located?
Headquartered in Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO trustworthy?
Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO's registration number?
Registration: SC047397 (United Kingdom).
What is Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO's website?
https://www.littlesisterofthepoor.ie/index.php
Are donations to Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO 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.