Giroscope Limited
Giroscope buys and renovates empty property. We then let this property to people in housing need as well as to social enterprises and community organisations. We also provide training opportunities for disadvantaged people.
Activities & Mission
Giroscope buys and renovates empty property. We then let this property to people in housing need as well as to social enterprises and community organisations. We also provide training opportunities for disadvantaged people.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,454,753 | £1,241,304 | £1,241,304 | £5,381,956 | £5,316,128 | 21 / 80 |
| 2023 | £1,197,919 | £1,006,167 | £1,006,167 | £5,168,507 | £5,108,613 | 18 / 120 |
| 2022 | £1,152,764 | £996,031 | £996,031 | £4,976,755 | £4,976,755 | 19 / 103 |
| 2021 | £1,039,277 | £869,740 | £869,740 | £4,820,022 | £4,820,022 | 15 / 71 |
| 2020 | £922,524 | £707,150 | £707,150 | £3,729,773 | £3,729,773 | 12 / 65 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Giroscope Limited
What does Giroscope Limited do?
Giroscope buys and renovates empty property. We then let this property to people in housing need as well as to social enterprises and community organisations. We also provide training opportunities for disadvantaged people.
How much income did Giroscope Limited report in 2024?
Giroscope Limited reported total income of £1.45m and reported expenditure of £1.24m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Giroscope Limited?
Giroscope Limited has a program ratio of 85.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Giroscope Limited registered as a charity?
Giroscope Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 January 2007 as charity number 1117457. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Giroscope Limited?
Giroscope Limited is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Giroscope Limited operate?
Giroscope Limited operates in East Riding Of Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Giroscope Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Giroscope Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117457.
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