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Woodlands Community Development Trust

Glasgow, Scotland Reg: SC008741 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
41/100 · methodology

About Woodlands Community Development Trust

Woodlands Community Development Trust runs an ambitious public programme, including events and regular sessions, providing community spaces for connection and wellbeing. We are proud to create spaces and opportunities that bring people together to empower community action and foster a sense of belonging. All our initiatives are shaped by our values and designed to integrate social wellbeing with the environment. Our values are: Welcoming (we value the creation of spaces to meet and we link up different groups within the community). Nurturing (we recognise the skills and talents of everyone and we care for people and the planet). Creative (we believe beautiful spaces support creativity and we believe that working together creates positive change). and Responsive (we are flexible in …

Founded
Headquarters
Glasgow, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 41
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

· FY2022 · oscr (FY2024)
£0.99
Program£0.99
Fundraising£0.01

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Woodlands Community Development Trust with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • Established in 1985, it predates 85% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 41 is below most of the 87,708 education 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
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • 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

Woodlands Community Development Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its registration number is SC008741. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £236K in annual revenue.

Woodlands Community Development Trust's official registration number is SC008741, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Woodlands Community Development Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('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 education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Woodlands Community Development Trust is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.

Based on official tax filings, Woodlands Community Development Trust has £236K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Woodlands Community Development Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £236K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Woodlands Community Development Trust 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.

Woodlands Community Development Trust runs an ambitious public programme, including events and regular sessions, providing community spaces for connection and wellbeing. We are proud to create spaces and opportunities that bring people together to empower community action and foster a sense of belonging. All our initiatives are shaped by our values and designed to integrate social wellbeing with the environment. Our values are: Welcoming (we value the creation of spaces to meet and we link up different groups within the community). Nurturing (we recognise the skills and talents of everyone and we care for people and the planet). Creative (we believe beautiful spaces support creativity and we believe that working... Woodlands Community Development Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1985.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £236K is below the peer average of £994K.

Woodlands Community Development Trust 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 SC008741.

You can verify Woodlands Community Development Trust 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.

Contact Woodlands Community Development Trust 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 Woodlands Community Development Trust 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.

Woodlands Community Development Trust is based in Glasgow 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.

Woodlands Community Development Trust was first registered in 1985, making it approximately 41 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

5 years on file from oscr (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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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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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.2M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2021
OSCR
Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2020
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

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

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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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 2024 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 · FY2024 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 · 1985
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 Woodlands Community Development Trust

What is Woodlands Community Development Trust?
Woodlands Community Development Trust is a education charitable company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Woodlands Community Development Trust runs an ambitious public programme, including events and regular sessions, providing community spaces for connection and wellbeing. We are proud to create spaces and opportunities that bring people together to empower community action and foster a sense of belonging. All our initiatives are shaped by our values and designed to integrate social wellbeing with the environment. Our values are: Welcoming (we value the creation of spaces to meet and we link up different groups within the community). Nurturing (we recognise the skills and talents of everyone and we care for people and the planet). Creative (we believe beautiful spaces support creativity and we believe that working together creates positive change). and Responsive (we are flexible in our response to events, linking the global to the local and our responses are adaptive to the conditions of our community). 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the promotion of religious or racial harmony','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' The Trust's objects are:- (1)To promote urban regeneration and the redevelopment and revitalisation of the area of Woodlands (which area is bounded on the south by Woodlands Road and Eldon Street, on the west by the River Kelvin, on the north by Great Western Road, and on the east by St Georges Road) and neighbouring areas ('the Operating Area'), all for the benefit of the residents of the Operating Area without distinction as to their race, age, gender, religion, or political or other Opinions. (2) To relieve unemployment for the public benefit among people resident in the Operating Area in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment. (3) To promote education and advance health among people resident in the Operating Area. (4) To advance environmental protection and improvement for the benefit of the general public and in particular, people resident in the Operating Area. (5) To advance the arts, heritage and culture of the Operating Area. (6) To advance citizenship among people resident in the Operating Area. (7) To promote religious and racial harmony and to promote equality and diversity among peop le resident in the Operating Area. (8) To promote and/or support other similar projects and programmes, which further charitable purposes, for the benefit of people resident in the Operating Area.
When was Woodlands Community Development Trust founded?
Woodlands Community Development Trust was founded in 1985.
Where is Woodlands Community Development Trust located?
Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Woodlands Community Development Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100K-£1M.
Is Woodlands Community Development Trust trustworthy?
Woodlands Community Development Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 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 Woodlands Community Development Trust's registration number?
Registration: SC008741 (United Kingdom).
What is Woodlands Community Development Trust's website?
https://www.woodlandscommunity.org.uk
Are donations to Woodlands Community Development Trust 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.