--- title: "Kaleidoscope Project — charity 1115017 | CharityCompare" description: "Kaleidoscope Project (charity 1115017): income £19.5m (2025). Registration, accounts, senior pay, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kaleidoscope-project retrieved: 2026-10-06T12:35:30.563Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1115017Charitable company KP # Kaleidoscope Project Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Kaleidoscope Project is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, accommodation/housing. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.kaleidoscope68.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1115017&subId=0) Work at Kaleidoscope Project? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=kaleidoscope-project&type=claim&name=Kaleidoscope%20Project) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Kaleidoscope Project? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £19,463,197 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £20,178,788 Registered charity number 1115017 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact address detail (not service area) St Mellons Business Park Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.kaleidoscope68.org](http://www.kaleidoscope68.org/) Quick answer Kaleidoscope Project (number 1115017) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does Kaleidoscope Project do? Kaleidescope is an internationally recognised drugs service providing treatment and testing to clients on its own sites. The project is a passionate advocate of the rights of drug users to receive quality services in an hospitable environment. It aims to promote social inclusion and makes innovative contributions to the well being of the whole community. Respect and hospitality are the cornerstone Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kaleidoscope Project Answers Kaleidoscope Project gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### How much are Kaleidoscope Project's highest-paid staff paid? Kaleidoscope Project's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports 5 employees paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £80,001–£90,000 (1 employee). Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band | £80,001–£90,000 | 1 | | --- | --- | | £60,001–£70,000 | 4 | The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Where does Kaleidoscope Project's money come from? Kaleidoscope Project reported £19m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £19m (96%), donations and legacies £374k (2%), investments £315k (2%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£19m · 96% - Donations and legacies£374k · 2% - Investments£315k · 2% - Trading and fundraising events£5,370 · 0% ### Does Kaleidoscope Project receive government funding? The annual return does not answer this question for Kaleidoscope Project. Check the accounts for grants and contracts from public bodies. Kaleidoscope Project reports a trading subsidiary — a company it owns that trades and passes profits to the charity. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record Kaleidoscope Project as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Kaleidoscope Project's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 30 June 2006 Company number [05480423](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05480423) (Companies House) Also known as Kaleidoscope Where it says it operates Wirral · Throughout Wales ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is Kaleidoscope Project registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kaleidoscope Project yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Kaleidoscope Project. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Kaleidoscope Project? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=kaleidoscope-project&type=claim&name=Kaleidoscope%20Project) [Visit charity website](http://www.kaleidoscope68.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kaleidoscope Project a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Kaleidoscope Project as a registered charity (number 1115017) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Kaleidoscope Project's charity number? Kaleidoscope Project's charity number is 1115017. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1115017? Search 1115017 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Kaleidoscope Project do? Kaleidescope is an internationally recognised drugs service providing treatment and testing to clients on its own sites. The project is a passionate advocate of the rights of drug users to receive quality services in an hospitable environment. It aims to promote social inclusion and makes innovative contributions to the well being of the whole community. Respect and hospitality are the cornerstone Does Kaleidoscope Project have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kaleidoscope Project. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Kaleidoscope Project? Kaleidoscope Project's website listed in our register data is http://www.kaleidoscope68.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. How much is Kaleidoscope Project's chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Kaleidoscope Project's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports 5 employees paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £80,001–£90,000 (1 employee). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Where does Kaleidoscope Project's money come from? Kaleidoscope Project reported £19m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £19m (96%), donations and legacies £374k (2%), investments £315k (2%). Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Kaleidoscope Project? The register does not record Kaleidoscope Project as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are Kaleidoscope Project's trustees paid? Kaleidoscope Project's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it. When was Kaleidoscope Project registered as a charity? Kaleidoscope Project was entered on the register on 30 June 2006. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 05480423). Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1115017&subId=0).