Finance Score: -6
Governance Score: 0
Support Score: 5
  • Accounts overdue -5
  • Reasonable growth: +1
  • Multiple Deficits: -2
  • No PartB
(no info on trustees)
    • Grant maker support: +5
    Overall GiG Score: -1 ?

    KILKEEL PARISH BRIDGE ASSOCIATION LIMITED 

    The company�s objects are to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Kilkeel , County Down and surrounding area ( hereinafter described as �the area of benefit� ) without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education, to provide training, to preserve the environment and heritage of the area of benefit and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
    Analysis by Giving is Great

    Positives:

    • The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently
    • There has been reasonable growth in spending over the last 3 years relative to the previous period

    Financial issues to consider:

    • Latest accounts are overdue for filing
    • On several occasions in recent years income has been less than spending
    Established: 8 years

    www.thejimsproject.org.uk

    kpbal@btinternet.com

    Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
    UN SDGs
    ?
    Financial Data
    Income & Spending ?
    Year end 31/12/17 31/12/18 31/12/19 31/12/20 31/12/21 31/12/22
    Income £77,295 £85,937 £103,813 £108,307 £157,775 £138,481
    Spending £101,260 £103,250 £124,115 £117,668 £157,925 £161,548
    Surplus/deficit -£23,965 -£17,313 -£20,302 -£9,361 -£150 -£23,067
    Listed activities
    • The advancement of education, The advancement of citizenship or community development, The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
    How it operates
    • Community development, Cross-border/cross-community, Education/training, Playgroup/after schools, Volunteer development, Youth development
    Where it operates
    • Northern Ireland
    Who it helps
    • Children (5-13 year olds), Volunteers, Youth (14-25 year olds)

    Who's supporting them? ?

    Donations from Grant Makers ?

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

    Major supporters in last 5 years
    BBC Children in Need£58,685
    Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland£10,000
    DCMS£5,000
    John Moores Foundation£5,000
    Specific Donations
    Amount When
    Months
    To be used for
    Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland - JIMS Youth Centre
    £5,000 15/12/2021
    Towards Senior Youth Worker salary costs for children and young people aged 5-21 in Kilkeel and surrounding areas who are disadvantaged/special needs.
    BBC Children in Need - Grant to Kilkeel Parish Bridge Association, Ltd
    £5,000 17/06/2020
    6
    COVID19 - Through additional staff support. OCN courses and activities costs, this grant will support emotional well being, reduce feelings of isolation and encourage peer support and personal ....more
    DCMS - VSCE CMC Fund
    £5,000 20/05/2020
    NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots ....more
    Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland - JIMS Youth Centre
    £5,000 04/05/2020
    JIMS Youth Centre *COVID
    John Moores Foundation - Grant to Kilkeel Parish Bridge Association Ltd.
    £5,000 30/03/2020
    12
    Towards counselling fees
    BBC Children in Need - Grant to Kilkeel Parish Bridge Association, Ltd
    £53,685 26/06/2019
    36
    The project will fund afterschools clubs, a youth club, detached youth work and specialist sessions for children and young people with emotional or behavioural issues, supporting them in making ....more
    BBC Children in Need - Grant to Kilkeel Parish Bridge Association, Ltd
    £28,866 15/03/2019
    36
    This inclusive year-round programme will enable young people to forge friendships and develop leadership skills, confidence and self-esteem.
    Garfield Weston Foundation - Main Grants award
    £5,000 25/07/2018
    JIMS After Schools Activities Club
    Garfield Weston Foundation - Main Grants award
    £3,000 31/05/2017
    Computer Club Running Costs
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    Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

    How is it governed?

    Trustees

    Sorry we have no information about the Trustees.

    Further information may be available on the charity's page on the Commission website here
    Legal constitution
    • Charity registered in Northern Ireland on 04/12/2015, number: NIC102454
    Main office

    Edgewater House, 17- 19 Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, Newry, County Down, BT34 4BH

    Data Sources

    Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
    360 Giving
    Authorised officials of this charity can add information to this page (including a Donate Now button) for no cost

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