The Langholm Initiative
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The advancement of education by providing a framework for local people to enhance their existing skills, to improve their potential for economic activity and/or their quality of life. To advancement citizenship and community development by working with local businesses, employers and regional agencies to propagate community regeneration in the operating area by maintaining or improving the physical, social and economic environment and to assist those in the community who are at a disadvantage through social and/ or economic circumstances. The advancement of environmental protection and improvement through the provision of opportunities to engage with the local environment. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture and science by supporting participation and access to creative and cultural activities through engagement with partners and …
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#19,779 of 24,473 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom on integrity score
48/100 puts it in the top 82% of the cohort, tied with 219 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Frequently asked questions about The Langholm Initiative
The Langholm Initiative is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is SC041085. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 48/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £827K in annual revenue. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Based on official filings, The Langholm Initiative has £827K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 95% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 2%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The advancement of education by providing a framework for local people to enhance their existing skills, to improve their potential for economic activity and/or their quality of life. To advancement citizenship and community development by working with local businesses, employers and regional agencies to propagate community regeneration in the operating area by maintaining or improving the physical, social and economic environment and to assist those in the community who are at a disadvantage through social and/ or economic circumstances. The advancement of environmental protection and improvement through the provision of opportunities to engage with the local environment. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture and science by supporting participation and access... The Langholm Initiative is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2009.
The Langholm Initiative is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £827K in annual revenue.
The Langholm Initiative's official registration number is SC041085, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
The Langholm Initiative is located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
The Langholm Initiative is based in Dumfriesshire 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.
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Quick facts about The Langholm Initiative
- What is The Langholm Initiative?
- The Langholm Initiative is a arts & culture scio based in Dumfriesshire, United Kingdom. The advancement of education by providing a framework for local people to enhance their existing skills, to improve their potential for economic activity and/or their quality of life. To advancement citizenship and community development by working with local businesses, employers and regional agencies to propagate community regeneration in the operating area by maintaining or improving the physical, social and economic environment and to assist those in the community who are at a disadvantage through social and/ or economic circumstances. The advancement of environmental protection and improvement through the provision of opportunities to engage with the local environment. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture and science by supporting participation and access to creative and cultural activities through engagement with partners and development of related projects. The provision of recreational facilities, or the organization of recreational activities. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','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 advancement of environmental protection or improvement' The Organisation has been formed for the public benefit of the Communities of Eskdale including Langholm and Canonbie defined by the postcode areas DG13 and DG14 (“the Community”), with the Purposes listed in Clause 5 below (“the Purposes”), to be exercised following the principles of sustainable development (where sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs). Clause 5 The Organisation’s main purpose is consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development. The Organisation’s Purposes are: Clause 5.1 The advancement of education by providing a framework for local people to enhance their existing skills, to improve their potential for economic activity and/or their quality of life. Clause 5.2 To advance citizenship and community development by working with local businesses, employers and regional agencies to propagate community regeneration in the operating area by maintaining or improving the physical, social and economic environment and to assist those in the community who are at a disadvantage through social and/or economic circumstances. Clause 5.3 The advancement of environmental protection and improvement through the provision of opportunities to engage with the local environment. Clause 5.4 The advancement of arts, heritage, culture and science by supporting participation and access to creative and cultural activities through engagement with partners and development of related projects. Clause 5.5 The provision of recreational facilities, or the organization of recreational activities with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.
- When was The Langholm Initiative founded?
- The Langholm Initiative was founded in 2009.
- Where is The Langholm Initiative located?
- Headquartered in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is The Langholm Initiative's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £827,294. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Langholm Initiative trustworthy?
- The Langholm Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48 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 Langholm Initiative's registration number?
- Registration: SC041085 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Langholm Initiative's website?
- https://www.langholminitiative.org.uk
- Are donations to The Langholm Initiative 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.