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Visit www.sportaberdeen.co.ukAbout Sport Aberdeen
Established in 2010, we are proud to manage and deliver physical activity and sport services on behalf of Aberdeen City Council and a number of other partners. We believe that sport and being active can change lives. We believe that opportunities to participate should be available to everyone. The foundations of Sport Aberdeen are built upon the clear premise of getting more people active, regardless of age, gender or ability. Strategically forged partnerships with public and private sector bodies help to ensure a community focus is at the forefront of everything we do. What makes Sport Aberdeen different from many other sport and leisure providers is that fact that every penny is reinvested back into the communities we serve. With …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Sport Aberdeen with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 53 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
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- a website
- a contact email
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySport Aberdeen is a registered education nonprofit based in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is SC040973. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £16M in annual revenue.
Sport Aberdeen's official registration number is SC040973, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Sport Aberdeen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Sport Aberdeen is located in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sport Aberdeen has £16M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 0%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Sport Aberdeen is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £16M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Sport Aberdeen is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.
Established in 2010, we are proud to manage and deliver physical activity and sport services on behalf of Aberdeen City Council and a number of other partners. We believe that sport and being active can change lives. We believe that opportunities to participate should be available to everyone. The foundations of Sport Aberdeen are built upon the clear premise of getting more people active, regardless of age, gender or ability. Strategically forged partnerships with public and private sector bodies help to ensure a community focus is at the forefront of everything we do. What makes Sport Aberdeen different from many other sport and leisure providers is that fact that every... Sport Aberdeen is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of £16M is well above the peer average of £994K.
Sport Aberdeen 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 SC040973.
You can verify Sport Aberdeen 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 Sport Aberdeen 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 Sport Aberdeen 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.
Sport Aberdeen is based in Aberdeen 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.
Sport Aberdeen was first registered in 2009, making it approximately 17 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Sport Aberdeen 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.
Sport Aberdeen 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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- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
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Founding date · 2009
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Quick facts about Sport Aberdeen
- What is Sport Aberdeen?
- Sport Aberdeen is a education charitable company based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Established in 2010, we are proud to manage and deliver physical activity and sport services on behalf of Aberdeen City Council and a number of other partners. We believe that sport and being active can change lives. We believe that opportunities to participate should be available to everyone. The foundations of Sport Aberdeen are built upon the clear premise of getting more people active, regardless of age, gender or ability. Strategically forged partnerships with public and private sector bodies help to ensure a community focus is at the forefront of everything we do. What makes Sport Aberdeen different from many other sport and leisure providers is that fact that every penny is reinvested back into the communities we serve. With over 650 employees, 30 venues and 1.4 million customer visits each year, Sport Aberdeen is the largest sport and leisure provider in the north-east. Our goal is simple – we want to get more people active 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of public participation in sport','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' The objects of the Company shall be to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Aberdeen and its environs, without distinction of sex, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions. by association with the local statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in order to:- 3.1.1 advance public participation in sport. 3.1.2 to provide facilities, or assist in the provision of facilities, in the interest of social welfare for recreation and other leisure-time occupation so that their conditions of life may be improved. 3.1.3 advance education. 3.1.4 advance community development. 3.1.5 advance the arts, heritage and culture. and/or 3.1.6 to advance such similar charitable purposes as the directors may determine from time to time.
- When was Sport Aberdeen founded?
- Sport Aberdeen was founded in 2009.
- Where is Sport Aberdeen located?
- Headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Sport Aberdeen's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sport Aberdeen trustworthy?
- Sport Aberdeen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 Sport Aberdeen's registration number?
- Registration: SC040973 (United Kingdom).
- What is Sport Aberdeen's website?
- https://www.sportaberdeen.co.uk
- Are donations to Sport Aberdeen 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.