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The Icarus Charity

Edinburgh, Scotland Reg: SC049263 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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51
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About The Icarus Charity

The charity was established to ensure that everyone who has served or is currently serving in the armed forces or any member of their family who is experiencing mental health problems is able to, quickly and easily, access and receive appropriate, effective treatment and support. We do this by providing mental health care and support specifically tailored to the unique needs of veterans and their families. We focus on promoting mental well-being and resilience and on fostering a sense of connection and support for those in need. We provide a range of conventional and complimentary psychotherapeutic treatments to help deal with the problems that often evolve from trauma, PTSD or other commonly related conditions that affect individuals who have served …

Founded
Headquarters
Edinburgh, Scotland
Foundation type
SCIO

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Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
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.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Icarus Charity with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • 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 (4 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

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Common questions

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The Icarus Charity 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 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its registration number is SC049263. 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 £102K in annual revenue.

The Icarus Charity's official registration number is SC049263, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

The Icarus Charity 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

The Icarus Charity is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Icarus Charity has £102K 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 Icarus Charity is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £102K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Icarus Charity is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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 charity was established to ensure that everyone who has served or is currently serving in the armed forces or any member of their family who is experiencing mental health problems is able to, quickly and easily, access and receive appropriate, effective treatment and support. We do this by providing mental health care and support specifically tailored to the unique needs of veterans and their families. We focus on promoting mental well-being and resilience and on fostering a sense of connection and support for those in need. We provide a range of conventional and complimentary psychotherapeutic treatments to help deal with the problems that often evolve from trauma, PTSD or... The Icarus Charity is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £102K is below the peer average of £1M.

You can verify The Icarus Charity 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.

You can donate to The Icarus Charity directly through its donation page (https://www.icaruscharity.org/donate/). 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 Icarus Charity 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 Icarus Charity 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 Icarus Charity 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
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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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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
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£0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

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

Education 87,708
Health this charity 28,397
Religion 22,162
Arts & Culture 21,797
Community Development 11,341
Environment 5,685
Social Services 4,914
Youth Development 4,690
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,830
Arts & Culture 17,736
Disability 17,111
Religion 16,680
Health 15,057
Poverty 14,070
Community Development 11,499
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 The Icarus Charity

What is The Icarus Charity?
The Icarus Charity is a health scio based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The charity was established to ensure that everyone who has served or is currently serving in the armed forces or any member of their family who is experiencing mental health problems is able to, quickly and easily, access and receive appropriate, effective treatment and support. We do this by providing mental health care and support specifically tailored to the unique needs of veterans and their families. We focus on promoting mental well-being and resilience and on fostering a sense of connection and support for those in need. We provide a range of conventional and complimentary psychotherapeutic treatments to help deal with the problems that often evolve from trauma, PTSD or other commonly related conditions that affect individuals who have served or are serving in the armed forces. We also collaborate with organisations working within the veteran community to enhance access to other care and support services. 'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' As defined under section 7(2) of the 2005 Act, the Charitable Purpose of ICARUS is (n) ' The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages? The organisation's purposes are: To provide first-tier contact to serving and ex-service personnel who require immediate and urgent treatment and/or therapy in the event of their being in mental or medical crisis. Offer a wide range of conventional Therapies, complimentary therapies in any required combination immediately and in real time 24/7 to help Service personnel and ex-service personnel to recover from the effects of Military Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and any associated mental health conditions. Inspire and support people to overcome their initial difficulties, and to assist them in identifying on-going medical and general help and assistance and to work towards their general rehabilitation and a return to normal life To provide a free, independent and non-aligned service supported entirely through donations and/or contributions. ICARUS is a not-for- profit organisation
When was The Icarus Charity founded?
The Icarus Charity was founded in 2019.
Where is The Icarus Charity located?
Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is The Icarus Charity's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
Is The Icarus Charity trustworthy?
The Icarus Charity 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 Icarus Charity's registration number?
Registration: SC049263 (United Kingdom).
What is The Icarus Charity's website?
https://www.icaruscharity.org
Are donations to The Icarus Charity 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.