Simon Community Scotland
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The prevention or relief of poverty','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The objects for which the Company is established are:- the prevention or relief of poverty, to support and help and accommodate people who are at risk of or experiencing or recovering from homelessness through the provision of housing, support to maintain tenancies, support to people with no recourse to public funds, and the provision of information and advice. the advancement of health, by alleviating …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Simon Community Scotland has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including OSCR.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 14,850 community development charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1969, it predates 88% of the community development charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar's profile for Simon Community Scotland draws on its financial disclosures and its contact details, in line with the typical community development charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Simon Community Scotland 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.
Simon Community Scotland 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).
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#9,851 of 16,819 community development charities in the United Kingdom on integrity score
48/100 puts it in the top 60% of the cohort, tied with 123 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Compared with 4 similar community development charities in United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions about Simon Community Scotland
Simon Community Scotland is a registered community development nonprofit based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its registration number is SC003076. 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 £12M in annual revenue. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Based on official filings, Simon Community Scotland has £12M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 92% for community development charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £230K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The prevention or relief of poverty','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The objects for which the Company is established are:- the prevention or relief of poverty, to support and help and accommodate people who are at risk of or experiencing or recovering from homelessness through the provision of housing, support to maintain tenancies, support to people with no recourse to public funds, and the provision... Simon Community Scotland is classified as a community development organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1969.
Simon Community Scotland 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 SC003076.
Simon Community Scotland's official registration number is SC003076, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Simon Community Scotland is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.
Simon Community Scotland 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.
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Quick facts about Simon Community Scotland
- What is Simon Community Scotland?
- Simon Community Scotland is a community development charitable company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The prevention or relief of poverty','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The objects for which the Company is established are:- the prevention or relief of poverty, to support and help and accommodate people who are at risk of or experiencing or recovering from homelessness through the provision of housing, support to maintain tenancies, support to people with no recourse to public funds, and the provision of information and advice. the advancement of health, by alleviating the causes and effects of homelessness and the resultant health inequalities and harms, through the provision of support alone or in conjunction with others to people who are at risk of, experiencing or recovering from homelessness or in other ways disadvantaged and vulnerable to maintain their health and wellbeing, particularly addressing and reducing the harm of addictions and supporting people through transitions between statutory care and the community. relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, addiction, financial hardship or other disadvantage by promoting and/or delivery of services, alone or in conjunction with others, that provide support and recovery oriented care through housing, supported accommodation, advice, practical assistance and opportunity to improve their circumstances. the advancement of citizenship or community development by the promotion and/or delivery, alone or in conjunction with others, of learning and employability opportunities enabling people who are homeless or in other ways disadvantaged and vulnerable to be socially included and economically contribute to civic life. and the advancement of education in the community by promoting and/or delivery of services, alone or in conjunction with others, that assist people who are homeless or in other ways disadvantaged and vulnerable with literacy, numeracy, life skills, work skills and social activities by raising awareness of and educating people on the issues surrounding homelessness through our national programmes and agendas.
- When was Simon Community Scotland founded?
- Simon Community Scotland was founded in 1969.
- Where is Simon Community Scotland located?
- Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Simon Community Scotland's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £12.1 million. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Simon Community Scotland trustworthy?
- Simon Community Scotland 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 Simon Community Scotland's registration number?
- Registration: SC003076 (United Kingdom).
- What is Simon Community Scotland's website?
- https://www.simonscotland.org
- Are donations to Simon Community 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.