Finance Score: 5
Governance Score: 6
Support Score: 12
  • Future income +5
  • No PartB
  • Good trustee age range: +3
  • Gender balanced board: +3
  • Overall weighted support: +12
Overall GiG Score: 23 ?

LONDON GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS

We support Travellers and Gypsies living in London: to influence decisions affecting their lives; to improve their quality of life and the opportunities available to them and to challenge the discrimination they routinely experience.
Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

  • Spending has increased over the last 3 years relative to the previous period
  • A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government and there are significant future grants due to be received
  • The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and gender

Financial issues to consider:

  • A PartB annual return has not been required and so detailed financial information is not available from the online data

Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?
Sources of Income ?
Y/E Income
£k
Spending
£k
Surplus/
Deficit £k
Fundraising
Cost £k
Total
Funds £k
Unrestricted
Funds £k
Mths
Rsrvs
Staff Volun-
teers
31/03/23£390£342£48n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/22£224£259£-35n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/21£279£276£3n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/20£285£316£-31n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/19£349£234£115n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/18£338£245£94n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/17£272£310£-38n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/16*£318£309£8n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/15£317£326£-9n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/14£318£339£-21n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/13£367£318£50n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/12*£265£284£-19n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/11£332£333£-2n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/10£389£378£11n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/09*£371£372£-1n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/08£392£371£22n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/07£301£310£-10n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/06*£277£268£10n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/05£243£252£-9n/an/an/an/an/an/a
31/03/04*£301£281£20n/an/an/an/an/an/a

Highest pay bracket: less than £60,000
Established: 26 years

www.londongypsiesandtravellers.org.uk

info@londongandt.org.uk

02085332002

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UN SDGs
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Listed activities
  • Accommodation/Housing
  • Economic/Community Development/Employment
  • Education/Training
GiG Classification
  • Reducing racial tensions
How it operates
  • Provides advocacy/advice/information
  • Provides human resources
  • Provides services
Where it operates
  • Throughout London,
Who it helps
  • Children/Young People
  • People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin

Who supports them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years
Trust for London£228,000
Greater London Authority£187,383
Lloyds Bank Foundation£136,166
Henry Smith Charity£119,600
BBC Children in Need£107,920
National Lottery Community Fund£50,000
The Baring Foundation£29,963
Hackney Council£19,980
Specific Donations
Amount When
Months
To be used for
Greater London Authority - New Deal for Young People Grants
£187,383 01/01/2024
Expanding our existing mentoring programme, we seek funding to increase capacity and reach more disadvantaged young people from Gypsy and Traveller communities. Our aim is to provide comprehensive support and empower them to overcome barriers and ....more
Lloyds Bank Foundation - Grant to London Gypsy and Travellers
£75,000 09/03/2023
36
Unrestricted grant over 3 years towards the core costs of London Gypsy and Travellers
Lloyds Bank Foundation - One off gift towards cost of living crisis to London Gypsy and Travellers
£2,250 14/12/2022
One off gift to support with the cost of living crisis
BBC Children in Need - Grant to London Gypsies and Travellers
£500 20/10/2022
0
‘Cost of Living uplift: £500 to help projects meet their rising costs and respond to increased demand 31/10/2022’
Trust for London - London Gypsies and Travellers
£8,000 29/09/2022
This is a cost of living uplift for grant reference 360G-trustforlondon-MAIN-S2-02.02.2021-8983
Trust for London - London Gypsies and Travellers
£100,000 29/06/2022
The funding is towards its core costs to lobby and campaign for the housing needs of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities in London.
National Lottery Community Fund - Civil Society Roots Impact grant
£50,000 20/06/2022
London Gypsies and Travellers (LGT) is requesting £50000 to develop networks for Gypsy and Traveller communities in Bromley build capacity to effectively organise & strengthen the voice of Gypsy & Traveller residents to seek positive ....more
Hackney Council - Grant to London Gypsies and Travellers
£19,980 13/05/2022
Tackling homelessness amongst young families from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in Hackney
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to London Gypsies and Travellers
£119,600 02/11/2021
36
towards three years' running costs of the 'Bright Futures' project, an education and employment programme for young Gypsies and Travellers throughout London.
Lloyds Bank Foundation - Grant to London Gypsy and Travellers
£50,000 20/10/2021
24
Unrestricted grant over two years towards the core costs of London Gypsy and Travellers
BBC Children in Need - Grant to London Gypsies and Travellers
£107,420 10/08/2021
A youth programme for young Irish Travellers and Romany Gypsies in London to increase their opportunities and provide support to navigate the uncertainties of post-covid environment.
Trust for London - London Gypsies and Travellers
£120,000 11/06/2021
36
The funding is for community development and policy work, supporting Gypsies and Travellers (G&T) across London to be involved in campaigning for housing justice; informing and influencing local and London-wide housing and planning policies and; ....more
The London Community Foundation - Grant to London Gypsies and Travellers
£9,991 08/01/2021
5
We wish to build on our learning from delivering differently. The funding is for: - Staff resources to deliver community support services, provide accessible information and address digital exclusion. - Support for our staff team to continue remote ....more
Lloyds Bank Foundation - Variation grant to London Gypsy and Traveller Unit
£8,916 23/07/2020
Grant to London Gypsy and Traveller Unit meeting the additional costs of adapting services, premises or implementing other safety measures in response to the Covid pandemic.
City Bridge Trust - Grant to London Gypsies and Travellers
£19,169 19/06/2020
£19,169 to fund the essential and urgent costs outlined in the application, so that the organisation can carry on providing support to Londoners.
The Baring Foundation - Grant to London Gypsies and Travellers
£29,963 03/03/2020
The implementation of the Court of Appeal judgement challenging council's wide-injunctions affecting the nomadic way of life of Gypsies and Travellers
Hackney Council - Grant to London Gypsies and Travellers
£59,660 28/10/2019
24
The Step Forward Project is aimed at Hackney's Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Community to support and promote social inclusion, help build resilience and independence, and promote greater understanding between Gypsy/Roma/Travellers and the wider ....more
Tudor Trust - Grant to London Gypsies and Travellers
£50,000 27/03/2019
12
over one year as continuation funding, on an unrestricted basis, for an organisation providing advice, advocacy and support to Gypsy and Traveller communities across London
Lloyds Bank Foundation - Grant to London Gypsy and Traveller Unit
£49,241 29/01/2019
24
The charity offers a range of support to people from Gypsy/Traveller and Roma communities. It delivers focused support relating to homelessness, unemployment and domestic violence.
Greater London Authority - Negotiated Stopping Research
£30,000 02/11/2018
Research to support development of a proposal for introducing negotiated stopping in London. This should help to manage unauthorised developments in London.
Greater London Authority - Negotiated Stopping Research
£30,000 02/11/2018
Research to support development of a proposal for introducing negotiated stopping in London. This should help to manage unauthorised developments in London.
Greater London Authority - Negotiated Stopping Research
£30,000 02/11/2018
Research to support development of a proposal for introducing negotiated stopping in London. This should help to manage unauthorised developments in London.
Greater London Authority - Negotiated Stopping Research
£30,000 02/11/2018
Research to support development of a proposal for introducing negotiated stopping in London. This should help to manage unauthorised developments in London.
Greater London Authority - Negotiated Stopping Research
£30,000 02/11/2018
Research to support development of a proposal for introducing negotiated stopping in London. This should help to manage unauthorised developments in London.
Greater London Authority - Negotiated Stopping Research
£30,000 31/10/2018
Research to support development of a proposal for introducing negotiated stopping in London. This should help to manage unauthorised developments in London.
Greater London Authority - Negotiated Stopping Research
£30,000 31/10/2018
Research to support development of a proposal for introducing negotiated stopping in London. This should help to manage unauthorised developments in London.
Greater London Authority - Negotiated Stopping Research
£30,000 31/10/2018
Research to support development of a proposal for introducing negotiated stopping in London. This should help to manage unauthorised developments in London.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to London Gypsies and Travellers
£102,374 27/06/2018
36
Support services for 125 young people in the traveller community in Hackney to help them improve their confidence, access local services and engage in education, employment or training.
Trust for London - London Gypsies and Travellers
£105,000 06/06/2018
36
The funding is for our advocacy and policy work to increase the capacity of Gypsies and Travellers to be involved in: shaping housing and planning policies the delivery of culturally suitable accommodation (e.g. caravan sites, stopping places, low ....more
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to London Gypsies and Travellers
£99,900 07/02/2018
Mapping the pathway to equality – Gypsy and Traveller history and heritage in London
Lloyds Bank Foundation - Grant to London Gypsy and Traveller Unit
£79,241 30/03/2017
24
The charity offers a range of support to people from Gypsy/Traveller and Roma communities. It delivers focused support relating to homelessness, unemployment and domestic violence.
Joseph Rowntree Foundation - Grant to London Gypsy and Traveller Unit
£50,000 18/03/2017
24
Gypsies and Travellers in London - mapping the pathway to equality
Tudor Trust - Grant to London Gypsies and Travellers
£70,000 07/03/2017
24
over two years as continuation core funding for an organisation providing advice, advocacy and support to Gypsy and Traveller communities across London
Tudor Trust - Grant to London Gypsy and Traveller Unit
£24,800 23/12/2015
12
over one year as continuation funding to provide the secretariat for the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Gypsies Travellers and Roma, while a longer-term solution to supporting and funding the APPG is found
Tudor Trust - Grant to London Gypsy and Traveller Unit
£24,000 12/09/2014
over one year as an interim grant towards the salary of a worker to support the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Gypsies Travellers and Roma, while longer-term APPG support structure and funding is resolved
Tudor Trust - Grant to London Gypsy and Traveller Unit
£50,000 02/06/2014
24
over two years as continuation core funding towards for this Gypsy and Traveller organisation which provides advice, advocacy, campaigning and youth work
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to London Gypsy and Traveller Unit
£75,000 19/08/2013
36
towards three years' continuation funding of the salary of a part-time Youth Development Worker, to delivers a training programme for young Travellers in north London
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to London Gypsy and Traveller Unit
£10,000 04/12/2012
Towards the salary of the parliamentary liaison officer.
Lloyds Bank Foundation - Grant to London Gypsy and Traveller Unit
£39,600 17/08/2012
the salaries of the Youth Co-ordinator and the Youth Worker, overheads, venue hire, training costs, AQA Accreditation fees and OCR exam fees
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Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Trustees (8)
Current Trustees appointed
Gender Split
Based on 7/8 persons

Age Range of Trustees: 28-72
  • CHELSEA MCDONAGH Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Senior Researcher
  • DR SARAH EDWARDS Appointed: 2017, Occupation: Academic
  • GIORGIO MARIANI Appointed: 2017, Occupation: Fundraiser
  • HELENA KIELY-SAVIN (Chair) Appointed: 2020, Occupation: Company Director
  • MARIAN MAHONEY Appointed: 2009, Occupation: N/A
  • OLATUNJI ABIOLA MAKANJU Appointed: 2016, Occupation: Accountant
  • RICHARD BENNETT Appointed: 2017, Occupation: Retired
  • SALLY BARTER Appointed: 2024, Occupation: Education Liaison Officer
Legal constitution
  • Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 24/10/1998, number: 1072111
  • Registered at Companies House on 23/06/1998, number: 03585698
Gift Aid
  • NOT registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
Policies in force
  • Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
  • Complaints handling
  • Complaints policy and procedures
  • Conflicting interests
  • Financial reserves policy and procedures
  • Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
  • Internal risk management policy and procedures
  • Paying staff
  • Risk management
  • Safeguarding policy and procedures
  • Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
  • Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
  • Social media policy and procedures
  • Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
  • Trustee expenses policy and procedures
  • Volunteer management
Filing Record
20 returns made; AR16: 2 days late, AR12: 20 days late, AR09: 18 days late, AR06: 2 days late, AR04: 1 days late,
Main office

London Gypsies and Travellers
Mildmay Community Centre
Woodville Road
London
N16 8NA

Objectives

(1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS AND THEIR CHILDREN.(2) THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF HEALTH AND THE RELIEF OF GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP, SICKNESS AND DISTRESS.(3) THE PROMOTION OF GOOD COMMUNITY RELATIONS PARTICULARLY BY ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AND PROMOTING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE GYPSY AND TRAVELLER WAY OF LIFE.(4) THE ADVANCEMENT OF CITIZENSHIP BY STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN SOCIETY.

Defined Area of Benefit:

NOT DEFINED

Data Sources

Charity Commission for England and Wales
360 Giving

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