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Finance Score: 0
Governance Score: 1
Support Score: 0
  • No PartB
  • Narrow trustee age band: -2
  • Gender balanced board: +3
  • No supporters identified
Overall GiG Score: 1 ?

THE HADDINGTON BRIDGE CENTRE

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

  • The charity has received modest backing from a grant maker recently
  • The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of gender

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

  • The Board has little diversity in terms of age
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Financial Data
Income & Spending ?
Period ending 31/03/18 31/03/19 31/03/20 31/03/21 31/03/22 31/03/23
Total income £120,391 £162,089 £119,352 £112,713 £117,396 £141,089
Total spending £163,586 £166,003 £106,012 £81,004 £111,809 £123,408
Surplus/deficit -£43,195 -£3,914 £13,340 £31,709 £5,587 £17,681
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Established: 33 years

www.bridgecentrehaddington.co.uk

Scottish Charity RegulatorCompanies House
UN SDGs
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Listed activities
  • It carries out activities or services itself
GiG Classification
  • General Community services
Purposes
  • 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 advancement of public participation in sport','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Where it operates
  • Wider, but within one local authority area, main operating location: East Lothian
Who it helps
  • Children or young people
  • Older People
  • People with disabilities or health problems','People with a particular ethnic or racial origin','Other defined groups','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community

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.

Specific Donations
Amount When
Months		 To be used for
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Bridge Centre Motorcycle Project
£1,014 21/10/2023
We would love to replace our old, worn motorcycle kit, much of which is over ten years old. Having new kit would enhance the experience for the young people who attend our fun, exciting project.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Lammermuir Larder
£1,541 22/10/2022
This volunteer led, community food initiative, will help tackle food poverty for people and animals living in the Haddington and Lammermuir Area.

Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Directors (7)
Current Directors appointed
Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 57-71
Legal constitution
  • Charity registered in Scotland on 09/01/1992, number: SC019857
  • Registered at Companies House on 08/05/2007, number: SC323193
Filing Record
5 returns made; AR20: 150 days late,
Main office

The Haddington Bridge Centre Ltd, 11 Poldrate, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 4DA

Objectives

3. This clause shall be interpreted as if it incorporated an over-riding qualification limiting the powers of the Centre such that any activity which would otherwise be permitted by the terms of the clause may be carried on only if that activity furthers a purpose which is regarded as charitable for the purposes of section 505 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 and the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (including any statutory amendment or re-enactment for the time being in force). Subject to that overriding qualification, the Centre's objects are: 3.1 To promote the benefit ofthe inhabitants of Haddington and the neighbourhood thereof (hereinafter called 'the area of benefit') without distinction of age, ability, sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by:- 3.1.1 bringing together in association the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and health. and 3.1.2 providing a meeting place and other facilities within the area of benefit for the purposes of social welfare, recreation and.leisure time occupations in order to improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants.

Data Sources

Scottish Charity Regulator
360 Giving

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