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The Compass for Life Foundation

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About The Compass for Life Foundation

The objects of the Foundation are to enable children and young people to find their power of purpose by giving them the strategic skills, values and confidence to achieve their aspirations and in particular give children from disadvantaged backgrounds the same chance to fulfill their dreams as those from the most privileged.

Founded
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Compass for Life Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 89/100 for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £51K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The Compass for Life Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('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 arts & culture charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

The Compass for Life Foundation is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Compass for Life Foundation has £51K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £669K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Compass for Life Foundation is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has £51K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Compass for Life Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The Compass for Life Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Charity Commission. Visit the The Compass for Life Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The objects of the Foundation are to enable children and young people to find their power of purpose by giving them the strategic skills, values and confidence to achieve their aspirations and in particular give children from disadvantaged backgrounds the same chance to fulfill their dreams as those from the most privileged. The Compass for Life Foundation is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United Kingdom: The Compass for Life Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of £51K is below the peer average of £669K.

The Compass for Life Foundation is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£10K-£100K
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE COMPASS FOR LIFE FOUNDATION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AM
Amanda Gourbault
Trustee

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amanda G••••••••
Trustee
RE
Rebecca A••• S••••
Trustee
RO
Roger C•••••• L••••
Trustee
SP
Spencer J•••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Jane Kesiah Lack Obituary | Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home | Stayner, ON - Tribute Archive
May 2026
www.tributearchive.com
LACK, Jane Kesiah - CollingwoodToday.ca
Jan 2026
www.collingwoodtoday.ca
MORBY, Mary Isobel (nee Brown) - Obituary - CollingwoodToday.ca
Aug 2025
www.collingwoodtoday.ca
Dad: My Compass for Life - Jamaica Observer
Jun 2025
www.jamaicaobserver.com
Dad, My Compass for Life - Jamaica Observer
Jun 2025
www.jamaicaobserver.com
Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
1000 km trip to Guruvayur from Bangalore in my Jeep Compass Model S AT - Team-BHP
Dec 2024
www.team-bhp.com
Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Ex-paratrooper teaches youth to hunt with their moral compass - 1News
Jul 2023
www.1news.co.nz
CRS acquires life sciences recruitment business - LaingBuisson News
May 2023
www.laingbuissonnews.com
Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Crystal Currie Releases New Workbook, Intentional Forgiveness, a Step by Step
Jul 2021
www.24-7pressrelease.com
Compass Life heads in a new direction after buy-out - Good Returns.co.nz
Apr 2021
www.goodreturns.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Compass for Life Foundation This page 67 £50,609 -
Inspira (01) 89 £5.7 million 100%
Burnley Leisure and Culture 89 £7.9 million 90%
Walsall Housing Group Limited 89 £155.4 million 87%
The Manchester Young People'S Theatre Limited 89 £1.6 million 91%
Pavilion Dance South West Limited 89 £1.1 million 89%
The Connection at St Martin-In-The-Fields 89 £6.4 million 88%
The Bedford and District Citizens Advice Bureau 89 £656,480 100%
Middle Child Theatre Limited 89 £630,794 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 4, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Compass for Life Foundation

What is The Compass for Life Foundation?
The Compass for Life Foundation is a arts & culture nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The objects of the Foundation are to enable children and young people to find their power of purpose by giving them the strategic skills, values and confidence to achieve their aspirations and in particular give children from disadvantaged backgrounds the same chance to fulfill their dreams as those from the most privileged.
When was The Compass for Life Foundation founded?
The Compass for Life Foundation was founded in 2018.
Where is The Compass for Life Foundation located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The Compass for Life Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10K-£100K.
Is The Compass for Life Foundation trustworthy?
The Compass for Life Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 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 The Compass for Life Foundation's website?
https://www.compassforlife.org.uk
Are donations to The Compass for Life Foundation 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.