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Visit www.forliving.orgAbout Support For Ordinary Living
Our Charity is set up to support vulnerable adults to live within their own homes and communities by providing social care support to them either directly or remotely through SOL Connect. Each person has an outcome based support plan which sets out their hopes and dreams in life, and our job is to support them to achieve this in a way that best supports their needs. We do this in partnership with the person, statutory services and family and friends where appropriate. 'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' To provide support, assistance and services to people with learning disabilities aimed at promoting their social presence, participation and standing within …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Support For Ordinary Living has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health 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 28,401 health 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySupport For Ordinary Living is a registered health nonprofit based in Wishaw, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its registration number is SC027852. 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 £8M in annual revenue.
Support For Ordinary Living's official registration number is SC027852, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Support For Ordinary Living 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 health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Support For Ordinary Living is located in Wishaw, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.
Based on official tax filings, Support For Ordinary Living has £8M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Support For Ordinary Living is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £8M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Support For Ordinary Living 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 96%). 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.
Our Charity is set up to support vulnerable adults to live within their own homes and communities by providing social care support to them either directly or remotely through SOL Connect. Each person has an outcome based support plan which sets out their hopes and dreams in life, and our job is to support them to achieve this in a way that best supports their needs. We do this in partnership with the person, statutory services and family and friends where appropriate. 'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' To provide support, assistance and services to people with learning disabilities... Support For Ordinary Living is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1998.
Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £8M is well above the peer average of £1M.
Support For Ordinary Living 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 SC027852.
You can verify Support For Ordinary Living 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 Support For Ordinary Living 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 Support For Ordinary Living 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.
Support For Ordinary Living is based in Wishaw 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.
Support For Ordinary Living was first registered in 1998, making it approximately 28 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.
Support For Ordinary Living 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.
Support For Ordinary Living 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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Founding date · 1998
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Quick facts about Support For Ordinary Living
- What is Support For Ordinary Living?
- Support For Ordinary Living is a health charitable company based in Wishaw, United Kingdom. Our Charity is set up to support vulnerable adults to live within their own homes and communities by providing social care support to them either directly or remotely through SOL Connect. Each person has an outcome based support plan which sets out their hopes and dreams in life, and our job is to support them to achieve this in a way that best supports their needs. We do this in partnership with the person, statutory services and family and friends where appropriate. 'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' To provide support, assistance and services to people with learning disabilities aimed at promoting their social presence, participation and standing within the community including (without prejudice to the foregoing generality):- (a) Assistance in planning, arranging and co-ordinating support, and selecting and employing support staff (b) Designing and providing support services including assistance with personal care, daily living, and social activities (c) Assistance in obtaining housing and related services, education, training and employment, and specialised support such as counselling or appropriate health care
- When was Support For Ordinary Living founded?
- Support For Ordinary Living was founded in 1998.
- Where is Support For Ordinary Living located?
- Headquartered in Wishaw, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Support For Ordinary Living's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Support For Ordinary Living trustworthy?
- Support For Ordinary Living 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 Support For Ordinary Living's registration number?
- Registration: SC027852 (United Kingdom).
- What is Support For Ordinary Living's website?
- https://www.forliving.org
- Are donations to Support For Ordinary Living 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.