Home Countries United Kingdom Health The Eric Liddell Community
The Eric Liddell Community logo

The Eric Liddell Community

Edinburgh, Scotland Reg: SC003147 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to The Eric Liddell Community

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.

Make your donation
51
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About The Eric Liddell Community

The Eric Liddell Community is a care and specialist dementia charity which supports vulnerable people and families in Edinburgh. Our vision is to live in a community where no one feels lonely or isolated and our mission is to bring people together to enhance health and well-being and to have a positive impact on their lives. Our 4 strategic objectives are to: 1. Grow our service for people living with dementia 2. Extend our programme for unpaid carers 3. Develop our Community Hub which supports the needs of our local community 4. Develop and celebrate the legacy of Eric Liddell. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 2.1.1 To provide or assist …

Founded
Headquarters
Edinburgh, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
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

· FY2025 · oscr (FY2025)
£0.91
Program£0.91
Fundraising£0.10
91% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Eric Liddell Community 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
  • Established in 1981, it predates 84% of the health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 51 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 82% of comparable organizations)
  • 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

The Eric Liddell Community is a registered health nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its registration number is SC003147. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue.

The Eric Liddell Community's official registration number is SC003147, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

The Eric Liddell Community has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 91% 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.

The Eric Liddell Community is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Eric Liddell Community has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 9%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Eric Liddell Community is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £1M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Eric Liddell Community is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 96%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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 Eric Liddell Community is a care and specialist dementia charity which supports vulnerable people and families in Edinburgh. Our vision is to live in a community where no one feels lonely or isolated and our mission is to bring people together to enhance health and well-being and to have a positive impact on their lives. Our 4 strategic objectives are to: 1. Grow our service for people living with dementia 2. Extend our programme for unpaid carers 3. Develop our Community Hub which supports the needs of our local community 4. Develop and celebrate the legacy of Eric Liddell. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the... The Eric Liddell Community is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1981.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £1M.

The Eric Liddell Community 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 SC003147.

You can verify The Eric Liddell Community 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.

You can donate to The Eric Liddell Community directly through its donation page (https://ericliddell.org/featured/give-the-gift-of-friendship-christmas-appeal/). 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 The Eric Liddell Community 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.

The Eric Liddell Community is based in Edinburgh 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.

The Eric Liddell Community was first registered in 1981, making it approximately 45 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
£1M-£10M
91% to programs
Source: oscr (FY2025) why this matters
Unlock exact figures

Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
33
Still gathering leadership data

We check government filings and charity disclosures quarterly. If you represent this charity, claim this page to add officers directly.

Latest news

From global news sources

No recent news coverage found

News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£1.5M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£1.1M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£1.1M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£0.9M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£0.9M revenue
FY2021
OSCR

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Cause areas in United Kingdom

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

Education 87,646
Health this charity 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
See all cause areas in United Kingdom

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
75%

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 · 1981
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

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

Read full methodology

Are you the owner or a board member?

If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.

Quick facts about The Eric Liddell Community

What is The Eric Liddell Community?
The Eric Liddell Community is a health charitable company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The Eric Liddell Community is a care and specialist dementia charity which supports vulnerable people and families in Edinburgh. Our vision is to live in a community where no one feels lonely or isolated and our mission is to bring people together to enhance health and well-being and to have a positive impact on their lives. Our 4 strategic objectives are to: 1. Grow our service for people living with dementia 2. Extend our programme for unpaid carers 3. Develop our Community Hub which supports the needs of our local community 4. Develop and celebrate the legacy of Eric Liddell. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 2.1.1 To provide or assist in providing within an inclusive framework, a range of community, educational or welfare services, amenities or facilities for the benefit of. children, young people, elderly people, carers, the sick and disabled and other groupings within Edinburgh, throughout Scotland and when appropriate, internationally, which will include. meetings (including accommodation for community meetings, activities and other charitable services), day centres, playgroups, youth developments , individual or community care, counsel, advice, sport, entertainment, instruction or guidance and the provision of educational, social, health and wellbeing based opportunities, courses and such other services, amenities or facilities as may be required, whether provided by the Company or in co-operation with any other agencies. 2.1.2 The advancement of civic responsibility and community development, with particular emphasis upon volunteering, carrying out research and acting on the results of that research. 2.1.3 The advancement of the arts, culture and heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of the public through the preservation, restoration, maintenance and conservation of the buildings, land and moveables of historical, religious and cultural significance belonging to or on long lease to the Eric Liddell Community, including the stained glass windows and all Eric Liddell artefacts, memorabilia, photographs and letters. and 2.1.4 To raise the profile, understanding, recognition and celebration of Eric Liddell as one of our iconic figures and to promote, protect and develop his legacy in Scotland, UK and internationally.
When was The Eric Liddell Community founded?
The Eric Liddell Community was founded in 1981.
Where is The Eric Liddell Community located?
Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is The Eric Liddell Community's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Eric Liddell Community trustworthy?
The Eric Liddell Community has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 Eric Liddell Community's registration number?
Registration: SC003147 (United Kingdom).
What is The Eric Liddell Community's website?
https://www.ericliddell.org
Are donations to The Eric Liddell Community 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.