Outdoor Horizons Scotland
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Outdoor Horizons Scotland is a new, small charity based in Edinburgh. It funds disadvantaged young people to take part in outdoor learning by providing them with financial assistance for the cost of their activities, equipment and training. We want to raise money to pay for basic expenses for outdoor learning opportunities at schools that have no budget for this. We are focusing in the first year on one school in a deprived area of Edinburgh. Funds will enable the hire of a mini-bus to take a few pupils into the Pentlands for a two-day expedition. They will go towards buying equipment such as hiking boots, waterproofs and tents. These benefit the next group of children, rather than hiring equipment each …
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Outdoor Horizons Scotland is a registered community development nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2025. Its registration number is SC053985. 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 £2K in annual revenue.
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Outdoor Horizons Scotland is a new, small charity based in Edinburgh. It funds disadvantaged young people to take part in outdoor learning by providing them with financial assistance for the cost of their activities, equipment and training. We want to raise money to pay for basic expenses for outdoor learning opportunities at schools that have no budget for this. We are focusing in the first year on one school in a deprived area of Edinburgh. Funds will enable the hire of a mini-bus to take a few pupils into the Pentlands for a two-day expedition. They will go towards buying equipment such as hiking boots, waterproofs and tents. These benefit... Outdoor Horizons Scotland is classified as a community development organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2025.
Outdoor Horizons Scotland is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £2K in annual revenue.
Outdoor Horizons Scotland's official registration number is SC053985, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Outdoor Horizons Scotland is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2025 and has been active for 1 years.
Outdoor Horizons Scotland 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.
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Quick facts about Outdoor Horizons Scotland
- What is Outdoor Horizons Scotland?
- Outdoor Horizons Scotland is a community development scio based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Outdoor Horizons Scotland is a new, small charity based in Edinburgh. It funds disadvantaged young people to take part in outdoor learning by providing them with financial assistance for the cost of their activities, equipment and training. We want to raise money to pay for basic expenses for outdoor learning opportunities at schools that have no budget for this. We are focusing in the first year on one school in a deprived area of Edinburgh. Funds will enable the hire of a mini-bus to take a few pupils into the Pentlands for a two-day expedition. They will go towards buying equipment such as hiking boots, waterproofs and tents. These benefit the next group of children, rather than hiring equipment each time from the local council. We will pay for teachers to do Outdoor Leadership Training qualifications so they can accompany groups of students. We have specific objectives to fund two expeditions in May 2026 and greater ambitions for the next financial and academic year. 'the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended' 1 The Organisation’s purposes are: (a) to create opportunities for young people aged between 11 and 18 (inclusive) who suffer financial hardship or social disadvantage to take part in recreational and outdoor learning opportunities by (i) providing them with financial assistance with the cost of their activities, equipment and training and (ii) undertaking the Organisation and facilitation of the activities. and (b) to promote social inclusion by enabling such young people to participate in recreational and outdoor learning opportunities.
- When was Outdoor Horizons Scotland founded?
- Outdoor Horizons Scotland was founded in 2025.
- Where is Outdoor Horizons Scotland located?
- Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Outdoor Horizons Scotland's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2026 is £1,978.
- Is Outdoor Horizons Scotland trustworthy?
- Outdoor Horizons Scotland 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 Outdoor Horizons Scotland's registration number?
- Registration: SC053985 (United Kingdom).
- What is Outdoor Horizons Scotland's website?
- https://www.outdoorhorizons.org
- Are donations to Outdoor Horizons Scotland 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.