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Possil Community Business Ltd

Glasgow, Scotland Reg SC011480 · Charity Commission
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Integrity Assessment
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33/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Possil Community Business Ltd

creating employment and training through our trading companies 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of citizenship or community development' Subject to the said over-riding qualifications the objects for which the company is established are: 1. The relief of poverty by the alleviation of unemployment principally for the poor residents of Greater Possil without distinction as to race, age or sex, or political, religious or other opinions. 2. To provide and assist in the provision of training opportunities for the said residents with a view to teaching particular skills which will assist such people in finding work. 3. To carry on business in manufacturing, construction, recycling and service industries with a view to furthering the objects above mentioned. 4. To …

Founded
Headquarters
Glasgow, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 33
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£1.00
Fundraising£1.00 (£5.4 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Possil Community Business Ltd is a registered education nonprofit based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its registration number is SC011480. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 89/100 for education charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £6M in annual revenue.

Possil Community Business Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. 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 33 ('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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

Possil Community Business Ltd is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.

Based on official tax filings, Possil Community Business Ltd has £6M in annual revenue. Fundraising costs represent 100%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £992K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Possil Community Business Ltd is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £6M in annual revenue.

Possil Community Business Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Charity Commission. Visit the Possil Community Business Ltd profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

creating employment and training through our trading companies 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of citizenship or community development' Subject to the said over-riding qualifications the objects for which the company is established are: 1. The relief of poverty by the alleviation of unemployment principally for the poor residents of Greater Possil without distinction as to race, age or sex, or political, religious or other opinions. 2. To provide and assist in the provision of training opportunities for the said residents with a view to teaching particular skills which will assist such people in finding work. 3. To carry on business in manufacturing, construction, recycling and service industries with... Possil Community Business Ltd is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1985.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Possil Community Business Ltd's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of £6M is well above the peer average of £992K.

Possil Community Business Ltd 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 SC011480.

You can verify Possil Community Business Ltd 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 Possil Community Business Ltd 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 Possil Community Business Ltd 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.

Possil Community Business Ltd is based in Glasgow 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.

Possil Community Business Ltd was first registered in 1985, making it approximately 41 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.

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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
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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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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£5.8M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£5.1M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£5.0M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£4.8M revenue
FY2021
OSCR
Form filed
£5.8M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other education in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Possil Community Business Ltd This page 33 £5.8 million -
Praxis Community Projects 89 £3.2 million 97%
The Bridge Project 89 £4.7 million 98%
Citizens Advice Manchester 89 £8.3 million 100%
Metal Culture Limited 89 £1.1 million 99%
Manor Farm Community Association 89 £1.2 million 100%
Natural Breaks Limited 89 £4.3 million 100%
The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust 89 £4.9 million 99%
Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation 89 £2.7 million 88%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 14, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published

Methodology

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Quick facts about Possil Community Business Ltd

What is Possil Community Business Ltd?
Possil Community Business Ltd is a education charitable company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. creating employment and training through our trading companies 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of citizenship or community development' Subject to the said over-riding qualifications the objects for which the company is established are: 1. The relief of poverty by the alleviation of unemployment principally for the poor residents of Greater Possil without distinction as to race, age or sex, or political, religious or other opinions. 2. To provide and assist in the provision of training opportunities for the said residents with a view to teaching particular skills which will assist such people in finding work. 3. To carry on business in manufacturing, construction, recycling and service industries with a view to furthering the objects above mentioned. 4. To purchase, take on lease or in exchange, hire or otherwise acquire, any property, heritable or movable, real or personal, which may be deemed necessary or convenient for any of the purposes of the company. 5. To draw, make, accept and endorse promissory notes, bills of exchange and other negotiable instruments.
When was Possil Community Business Ltd founded?
Possil Community Business Ltd was founded in 1985.
Where is Possil Community Business Ltd located?
Headquartered in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
What is Possil Community Business Ltd's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M.
Is Possil Community Business Ltd trustworthy?
Possil Community Business Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 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 Possil Community Business Ltd's registration number?
Registration: SC011480 (United Kingdom).
Are donations to Possil Community Business Ltd 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.