Scope
About
Scope exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. We provide support, information and advice to more than a quarter of a million disabled people and their families every year. We raise awareness of the issues that matter.
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Integrity assessment
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GiveRadar Analysis
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Scope has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1962, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 19,540 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 21,809 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. SCOPE is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
SCOPE is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
SCOPE is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm treatment with the charity or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
11 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
No red flags detected
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Trustpilot
Excellent service. My phone kept playing up I think due to the network but the poor man who was helping me called me back two times. He was probably wondering what was going on but he patiently talked me through the advice and gave me some contacts. Unfortunately it hung up yet again before I could finish the call for the log and say bye but very grateful none-the-less.
Trustpilot
Wow! Is all I can say! Thank you to Karen at the Wakefield branch who has gone above and beyond! I was told about a lovely chair that was in the window (the person who told me about it didn’t think to take a photo!). I called the store and spoke to Karen who took a photo and sent it across for me, she even measured it!!I popped in to the branch on Tuesday to order 2 chairs and all the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly! It’s hard to come by these days. Karen knows my current situation and the stress I have been under trying to find furniture. She was sympathetic towards me and has been nothing short of amazing. I want to thank Karen and the staff in the Wakefield store from the bottom of my heart. You are fantastic! ❤️
Trustpilot
At first I thought this site was friendly and helpful but the last time i posted a query on the community without knowing me some guy thought i was ok and acceptable to be intimidating! And narcissistic by the way he spoke! Without reason and I reported this but the scope community did not remove it or warn the guy. Literally the guy judged me with a vile comment to my post. I do NOT recommend you use this site as some of the people on there are vile and do not deserve oxygen! Also the admin are very unhelpful when it comes to bullying! I was involved in a bad accident nearly breaking my neck or ending up paralysed AND i have enough evidence that a lawyer has taken it on so i can claim compo whereas if i had no good evidence etc they would definitely have NOT taken my case on. This scxmbag tbh needs his head kicked in for thinking it's acceptable to intimidate and troll women! And the fact the admin did nothing has made me feel anxious about ever using the site again! Scope community you are full of trolling cxnts and are supposed to be a charity!
Trustpilot
I agree with queen of complaints. The actual scope team are helpful however, some of the members are vile. A man had a go at me as well when I was in desperate need of help. I reported him and hey ho, nothing done. Don’t use the site any more.
Trustpilot
I am currently donating to this charity and wanted a specific date to send a direct debit, the staff refused and said there was only a small selection of dates they can take donations.Could you guys be a bit more flexible, please? I like the work you’re doing but youDon’t have to be so rigid.Their recruitment staff is the same, not really that helpful.
Trustpilot
Asked to cancel which they stated they did, but was charged again and still chasing after them regarding this.
Trustpilot
Brought some model cars and almost new pair of shoes from Scope Charity Shop on Streatham Hill . The lady what served me was very nice and chatted and joked for a bit. She wrapped my cars and put them in a bag and told me to do rest of my shopping and pick it up on the way back. The clothes in the shop were well displayed and looked clean. Great shop and I plan to go back.
Trustpilot
Mitcham Branch love shopping at this branch. They always have some lovely things. Staff are friendly too.
Trustpilot
I have to say that there are horrible people in the furniture store Northampton. While there one of the staff a lady, shouted out to a man who was asking for help, probably money, not sure, to get off that he wasn’t welcome there. The man went out without saying a word.I bought some furniture which costed £220 and I gave them my sofas for free which were all in excellent condition. When delivering the furniture I noticed that 2 wheels were faulty and I called the store as I wasn’t willing to receive them like that, they promised me the wheels were at the store and they were going to bring them to me. It was 3 weeks ago and they didn’t even called me back how they said. They are not honest people, selling faulty furniture without letting us to know, so we can decide if buying them or not and promising to make things right but doing nothing. 👎
Trustpilot
In work, support service is very poor, not suitable for complex support. They have provided me with misleading advice about UC. They offered poor quality application reviews.
How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar arts & culture charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 11 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Scope
Scope is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in 14 East Bay Lane, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. Its registration number is 053490. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £44M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 87 community reviews with an average rating of 2.5/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 2.3/5 based on 89 reviews.
Based on official filings, Scope has £44M in annual revenue. It allocates 34% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £814K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Scope exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. We provide support, information and advice to more than a quarter of a million disabled people and their families every year. We raise awareness of the issues that matter. Scope is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1962.
Scope 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 053490.
Scope's registered charity number is 208231. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Scope is located in 14 East Bay Lane, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.
Scope is based in 14 East Bay Lane. 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 Scope
- What is Scope?
- Scope is a arts & culture charitable company based in 14 East Bay Lane, United Kingdom. Scope exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. We provide support, information and advice to more than a quarter of a million disabled people and their families every year. We raise awareness of the issues that matter.
- When was Scope founded?
- Scope was founded in 1962.
- Where is Scope located?
- Headquartered in 14 East Bay Lane, United Kingdom.
- What is Scope's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £44 million. 34% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Scope trustworthy?
- Scope has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong 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 Scope's registration number?
- Registration: 053490 (United Kingdom).
- What is Scope's website?
- https://www.scope.org.uk
- Are donations to Scope 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.