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Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited

Our main involvement with schools is with religious observance assemblies. We have also led puppet workshops and RME classes and created a free downloadable RME resource to help children explore the Christian faith and meet the Christianity outcomes in Curriculum for Excellence. We also work with churches to assist with their ministry t their local communities. This can involve family events, holiday clubs, training volunteers etc. 'the advancement of religion','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 3. The objects of the company shall be to promote the advancement of the Christian Faith and the worship of God in Scotland and elsewhere by any means whatsoever including but not by way of limitation the preaching and proclamation of the …

Founded
Headquarters
Inverness, 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
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited 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 49 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
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited is a registered education nonprofit based in Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its registration number is SC035701. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £59K in annual revenue.

Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited's official registration number is SC035701, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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.

Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited is located in Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited has £59K 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.

Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £59K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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.

Our main involvement with schools is with religious observance assemblies. We have also led puppet workshops and RME classes and created a free downloadable RME resource to help children explore the Christian faith and meet the Christianity outcomes in Curriculum for Excellence. We also work with churches to assist with their ministry t their local communities. This can involve family events, holiday clubs, training volunteers etc. 'the advancement of religion','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 3. The objects of the company shall be to promote the advancement of the Christian Faith and the worship of God in Scotland and elsewhere by any means whatsoever including but not... Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £59K is below the peer average of £994K.

Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited 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 SC035701.

You can verify Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited 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 Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited 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 Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited 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.

Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited is based in Inverness 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.

Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited was first registered in 2004, making it approximately 22 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
£10K-£100K
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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
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2022
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£0.1M 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
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2004
Not available · 4
  • 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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited

What is Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited?
Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited is a education charitable company based in Inverness, United Kingdom. Our main involvement with schools is with religious observance assemblies. We have also led puppet workshops and RME classes and created a free downloadable RME resource to help children explore the Christian faith and meet the Christianity outcomes in Curriculum for Excellence. We also work with churches to assist with their ministry t their local communities. This can involve family events, holiday clubs, training volunteers etc. 'the advancement of religion','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 3. The objects of the company shall be to promote the advancement of the Christian Faith and the worship of God in Scotland and elsewhere by any means whatsoever including but not by way of limitation the preaching and proclamation of the Christian Gospel using performing arts and the teaching of Christian doctrine and principles. In furtherance thereof but not otherwise, the company shall seek:- (a) to promote and undertake public and private performances including those using puppets and other equipment associated with puppetry. (b) to use performing art, including puppetry, music, drama and dance for educational purposes with children both in public and private schools and outwith schools. (c) to promote the Christian Gospel using performing arts, including but not restricted to puppetry, music drama and dance. (d) to support the work of Christian churches or other Christian charities in the education and upbringing of children. (e) to support the work of Christian churches or other Christian charities in the promotion of the Christian Gospel. (f) to operate or hire in or out vehicles and other equipment for the purposes of public or private performances. (g) to provide financial and administrative support to missionary activities within the United Kingdom. and (h) to carry on any other charitable object which can be advantageously or conveniently carried out by the company by way of an extension of or in association with the objects stated in this clause which may be calculated directly or indirectly to advance the objects of this clause.
When was Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited founded?
Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited was founded in 2004.
Where is Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited located?
Headquartered in Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
Is Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited trustworthy?
Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited's registration number?
Registration: SC035701 (United Kingdom).
What is Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited's website?
https://www.outofthebox.me.uk
Are donations to Out Of The Box (Scotland) Limited 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.