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New Directions West Lothian

West Lothian, Scotland Reg: SC024495 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
48/100 · methodology

About New Directions West Lothian

New Directions provides person-centred and values led social care. We support people who have a range of support needs. We are proud to be a member of the Third Sector in West Lothianew Directions is a small, local provider and this means that we never lose sight of what is important to the people we support and their families. New Directions partners with education, health and social work and other charities to achieve the best outcomes for the people we support. New Directions has been active in providing Social Care in West Lothian for twenty years. Initially we provided advice and support for people with epilepsy but since 2015 we have broadened our remit and support people who have a …

Founded
Headquarters
West Lothian, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 48
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.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, New Directions West Lothian has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education 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 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 48 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a contact email (present for 81% 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

New Directions West Lothian is a registered education nonprofit based in West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its registration number is SC024495. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 48/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue.

New Directions West Lothian's official registration number is SC024495, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

New Directions West Lothian has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. 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 48 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% 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.

New Directions West Lothian is located in West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.

Based on official tax filings, New Directions West Lothian has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

New Directions West Lothian is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £1M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, New Directions West Lothian 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 97%). 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.

New Directions provides person-centred and values led social care. We support people who have a range of support needs. We are proud to be a member of the Third Sector in West Lothianew Directions is a small, local provider and this means that we never lose sight of what is important to the people we support and their families. New Directions partners with education, health and social work and other charities to achieve the best outcomes for the people we support. New Directions has been active in providing Social Care in West Lothian for twenty years. Initially we provided advice and support for people with epilepsy but since 2015 we... New Directions West Lothian is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1996.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £994K.

New Directions West Lothian 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 SC024495.

You can verify New Directions West Lothian 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.

Contact New Directions West Lothian 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 New Directions West Lothian 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.

New Directions West Lothian is based in West Lothian 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.

New Directions West Lothian was first registered in 1996, making it approximately 30 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 (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

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
32
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£1.0M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£0.9M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£0.9M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2021
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

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

Education this charity 87,646
Health 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 2025 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 · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1996
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 New Directions West Lothian

What is New Directions West Lothian?
New Directions West Lothian is a education charitable company based in West Lothian, United Kingdom. New Directions provides person-centred and values led social care. We support people who have a range of support needs. We are proud to be a member of the Third Sector in West Lothianew Directions is a small, local provider and this means that we never lose sight of what is important to the people we support and their families. New Directions partners with education, health and social work and other charities to achieve the best outcomes for the people we support. New Directions has been active in providing Social Care in West Lothian for twenty years. Initially we provided advice and support for people with epilepsy but since 2015 we have broadened our remit and support people who have a learning disability, autism, mental health, physical disability, addictions and life-limiting conditions. We support people to look after their homes, shop for and cook healthier meals, manage their money look after their health and take part in education, voluntary and paid work. 'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' To provide services which are benefit to people with a learning, physical or other disability and their families and carers and which enable people to become more confident, more independent and more connected with their communities. To work in partnership with other organisations to enhance the wellbeing of people with a disability by providing practical, social and emotional support. Take part in projects or activities which the Company determines to be of benefit to people with a disability and which promote equality, social inclusion and active citizenship.
When was New Directions West Lothian founded?
New Directions West Lothian was founded in 1996.
Where is New Directions West Lothian located?
Headquartered in West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is New Directions West Lothian's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is New Directions West Lothian trustworthy?
New Directions West Lothian has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48 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 New Directions West Lothian's registration number?
Registration: SC024495 (United Kingdom).
What is New Directions West Lothian's website?
https://www.newdirectionswestlothian.org
Are donations to New Directions West Lothian 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.