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Visit www.holidayproject.co.ukAbout The Holiday Project
The Holiday Project was established in 1996, by a group of local residents who recognised the need for disadvantaged families to access an affordable respite holiday. The group became constituted and secured funding to purchase two caravans based in a holiday park in North Ayrshire and employ one part-time member of staff. The Project has grown since then and now owns two 8-berth caravans and one accessible 6-berth caravan, and employs two part time members of staff. Due to demand the Project expanded its service to the wider area of East Ayrshire and supports a small number of families from West of Scotland. The main aims set out by the charity is to improve health and wellbeing, improve social inclusion, …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Holiday Project has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 49 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 + methodologyThe Holiday Project is a registered health nonprofit based in Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its registration number is SC030795. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £56K in annual revenue.
The Holiday Project's official registration number is SC030795, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
The Holiday Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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 health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
The Holiday Project is located in Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Holiday Project has £56K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Holiday Project is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. It has £56K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Holiday Project 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 Holiday Project was established in 1996, by a group of local residents who recognised the need for disadvantaged families to access an affordable respite holiday. The group became constituted and secured funding to purchase two caravans based in a holiday park in North Ayrshire and employ one part-time member of staff. The Project has grown since then and now owns two 8-berth caravans and one accessible 6-berth caravan, and employs two part time members of staff. Due to demand the Project expanded its service to the wider area of East Ayrshire and supports a small number of families from West of Scotland. The main aims set out by the... The Holiday Project is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £56K is below the peer average of £1M.
The Holiday Project is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC030795.
You can verify The Holiday Project 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 The Holiday Project 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 The Holiday Project 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 Holiday Project is based in Kilmarnock 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 Holiday Project was first registered in 2004, making it approximately 22 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.
The Holiday Project 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.
The Holiday Project 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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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Founding date · 2004
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Quick facts about The Holiday Project
- What is The Holiday Project?
- The Holiday Project is a health unincorporated association based in Kilmarnock, United Kingdom. The Holiday Project was established in 1996, by a group of local residents who recognised the need for disadvantaged families to access an affordable respite holiday. The group became constituted and secured funding to purchase two caravans based in a holiday park in North Ayrshire and employ one part-time member of staff. The Project has grown since then and now owns two 8-berth caravans and one accessible 6-berth caravan, and employs two part time members of staff. Due to demand the Project expanded its service to the wider area of East Ayrshire and supports a small number of families from West of Scotland. The main aims set out by the charity is to improve health and wellbeing, improve social inclusion, improve financial planning and budgeting skills, improve family bonding and interaction and create positive happy memories. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of health','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 Objectives of The Holiday Project shall be the provision of residential holiday and recreational facilities for the purpose of improving the conditions of life for all, who are in need of such facilities, with priority given to residents of East Ayrshire: - a) To provide a low cost alternative to a holiday, thus increasing household income (eliminating commercial prices). Priority for places to be based on need, for example unemployed, low income/benefits or lone parents'. b) To promote independence by encouraging participation in planning, thus leading to a sense of achievement. c) To improve health either through alleviating stress or from benefits achieved from the general good feeling of a holiday. d) To reduce individual isolation and to encourage involvement through interaction and working with others. e) To increase social interaction by encouraging individuals to mix with others from different backgrounds. f) To increase self-confidence of individuals through working with similar others and staff/volunteers. g) To provide a drop in centre for people to access advice and support, and be directed to the relevant organisations and agencies.”
- When was The Holiday Project founded?
- The Holiday Project was founded in 2004.
- Where is The Holiday Project located?
- Headquartered in Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is The Holiday Project's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
- Is The Holiday Project trustworthy?
- The Holiday Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 Holiday Project's registration number?
- Registration: SC030795 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Holiday Project's website?
- https://www.holidayproject.co.uk
- Are donations to The Holiday Project 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.