school of hard knocks
The charity supports children and young people and other defined groups. School Of Hard Knocks is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Edinburgh and operates in England And Wales and Scotland.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
Activities & Mission
School of Hard Knocks uses sport and other challenging activities to help participants re-engage with school or find employment. All of our courses seek to develop a sense of citizenship and work towards improvement in mental and physical health and wellbeing. Other objectives include: Reduced crime, money management, career planning, increased confidence and increased personal responsibility.
Fundraising
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,345,094 | £1,324,168 | £1,059,283 | £118,311 | £118,311 | 23 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,518,232 | £1,545,622 | £1,393,660 | £97,385 | £97,385 | 32 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,779,731 | £1,838,592 | £1,595,277 | £124,775 | £124,775 | 0 / 3 |
| 2022 | £1,555,527 | £1,538,191 | £1,326,153 | £183,636 | £171,389 | 25 / 3 |
| 2021 | £1,107,746 | £1,036,279 | £925,883 | £166,300 | £149,405 | 22 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
15 Calton Road
EDINBURGH
EH8 8DL
Registry Information
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- SOHK