Unlock, for people with criminal records
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Driven by the needs of people, Unlock works to help people overcome the long-term disadvantages caused by criminal records. We do this by providing information, advice, advocacy and other forms of support; undertaking research; as well as working with government, employers and others to achieve a fairer and more inclusive society.
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GiveRadar Analysis
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Unlock, for people with criminal records has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 82 places it in the top 10% of the 1,005 science & technology charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. Unlock, for people with criminal records is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
Unlock, for people with criminal records 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.
Unlock, for people with criminal records 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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Leadership & board
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13 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Trustpilot
this charity has ceo paying itself £65,000.00 per year with benefits and their average beneficary is earning the £65.00 PER WEEK.funders giving them money to help make one persons lifestyle luxury.
Trustpilot
When my phone did not connect I could hear the guy muttering profanities under his breath. People need to realize that just because they can't hear you, it doesn't mean you can't hear them. When I did connect was so negative it made me want to slit my wrists! You would think these people would understand that people that call are often struggling with their mental state. It almost felt like talking to someone from the prosecution. I'll give 2 stars at least for some useful advice, but overall not impressed.
How it stacks up against peers
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Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 13 disclosed in the public registry.
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Methodology
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Frequently asked questions about Unlock, for people with criminal records
Unlock, for people with criminal records is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Maidstone, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its registration number is 1079046. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 82/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £327K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 2 community reviews with an average rating of 1.5/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.2/5 based on 2 reviews.
Based on official filings, Unlock, for people with criminal records has £327K 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.
Driven by the needs of people, Unlock works to help people overcome the long-term disadvantages caused by criminal records. We do this by providing information, advice, advocacy and other forms of support; undertaking research; as well as working with government, employers and others to achieve a fairer and more inclusive society. Unlock, for people with criminal records is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2000.
Unlock, for people with criminal records 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 1079046.
Unlock, for people with criminal records's registered charity number is 1079046. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Unlock, for people with criminal records is located in Maidstone, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Unlock, for people with criminal records is based in Maidstone in England. 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 Unlock, for people with criminal records
- What is Unlock, for people with criminal records?
- Unlock, for people with criminal records is a science & technology charitable company based in Maidstone, United Kingdom. Driven by the needs of people, Unlock works to help people overcome the long-term disadvantages caused by criminal records. We do this by providing information, advice, advocacy and other forms of support; undertaking research; as well as working with government, employers and others to achieve a fairer and more inclusive society.
- When was Unlock, for people with criminal records founded?
- Unlock, for people with criminal records was founded in 2000.
- Where is Unlock, for people with criminal records located?
- Headquartered in Maidstone, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Unlock, for people with criminal records's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £327,170.
- Is Unlock, for people with criminal records trustworthy?
- Unlock, for people with criminal records has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 out of 100 (Strong 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 Unlock, for people with criminal records's registration number?
- Registration: 1079046 (United Kingdom).
- What is Unlock, for people with criminal records's website?
- https://www.unlock.org.uk
- Are donations to Unlock, for people with criminal records 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.