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Sporting Chances Alba

Shotts, Scotland Reg: SC049122 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Sporting Chances Alba

The organisation’s purpose is to improve the lives of the people of Scotland by promoting lifelong participation in activity and sport, using Judo and strength and conditioning as a platform. 'the advancement of public participation in sport' 1 The organisation's aim is to Improve the lives of the people of Scotland through lifelong participation in activity and sport, primarily associated with Judo. It's purposes are: 4.1 Encourage involvement in activity and sport through education, outreach programmes and signposting 4.2 Provide affordable and accessible routes into activity and sport for all sectors of the community 4.3 Provide support in the form of coaching, strength and conditioning and competitive participation in a range of sporting disciplines 4.4 Create opportunities for lifelong participation …

Founded
Headquarters
Shotts, Scotland
Foundation type
SCIO

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2023 · oscr (FY2025)
£1.00
Program£1.00
Fundraising£0.00

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Sporting Chances Alba has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 82% of the 1,763 sports & recreation charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Sporting Chances Alba draws on its financial disclosures and its contact details, in line with the typical sports & recreation charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 59% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sporting Chances Alba is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Shotts, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its registration number is SC049122. 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 £320K in annual revenue.

Sporting Chances Alba's official registration number is SC049122, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Sporting Chances Alba 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Sporting Chances Alba is located in Shotts, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, Sporting Chances Alba has £320K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Sporting Chances Alba is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £320K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Sporting Chances Alba is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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.

The organisation’s purpose is to improve the lives of the people of Scotland by promoting lifelong participation in activity and sport, using Judo and strength and conditioning as a platform. 'the advancement of public participation in sport' 1 The organisation's aim is to Improve the lives of the people of Scotland through lifelong participation in activity and sport, primarily associated with Judo. It's purposes are: 4.1 Encourage involvement in activity and sport through education, outreach programmes and signposting 4.2 Provide affordable and accessible routes into activity and sport for all sectors of the community 4.3 Provide support in the form of coaching, strength and conditioning and competitive participation in a... Sporting Chances Alba is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £320K is comparable to the peer average of £228K.

You can verify Sporting Chances Alba 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. 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 Sporting Chances Alba 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 Sporting Chances Alba 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.

Sporting Chances Alba is based in Shotts 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.

Sporting Chances Alba was first registered in 2019, making it approximately 7 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.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
Source: oscr (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2022
OSCR

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
Sports & Recreation this charity 2,187
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2019
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Sporting Chances Alba

What is Sporting Chances Alba?
Sporting Chances Alba is a sports & recreation scio based in Shotts, United Kingdom. The organisation’s purpose is to improve the lives of the people of Scotland by promoting lifelong participation in activity and sport, using Judo and strength and conditioning as a platform. 'the advancement of public participation in sport' 1 The organisation's aim is to Improve the lives of the people of Scotland through lifelong participation in activity and sport, primarily associated with Judo. It's purposes are: 4.1 Encourage involvement in activity and sport through education, outreach programmes and signposting 4.2 Provide affordable and accessible routes into activity and sport for all sectors of the community 4.3 Provide support in the form of coaching, strength and conditioning and competitive participation in a range of sporting disciplines 4.4 Create opportunities for lifelong participation and learning in activity and sport
When was Sporting Chances Alba founded?
Sporting Chances Alba was founded in 2019.
Where is Sporting Chances Alba located?
Headquartered in Shotts, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Sporting Chances Alba's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
Is Sporting Chances Alba trustworthy?
Sporting Chances Alba 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 Sporting Chances Alba's registration number?
Registration: SC049122 (United Kingdom).
What is Sporting Chances Alba's website?
https://www.sportingchances.org.uk
Are donations to Sporting Chances Alba 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.