Finance Score: 0

Governance Score: 2

Support Score: 5

No PartB

Only 4 Trustees: -1
Good trustee age range: +3

Grant maker support: +5

Overall GiG Score: 7

INSTANT NEIGHBOUR ABERDEEN

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently
Spending has increased over the last 3 years relative to the previous period
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
This charity is based in an area of high deprivation

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

There are only 4 trustees

Established: 36 years

www.instantneighbour.co.uk

Financial Data

Income & Spending ?

Period ending	31/03/18	31/03/19	31/03/20	31/03/21	31/03/22	31/03/23
Charitable activities	£80,561	£83,399	£70,042	£78,456		£140,316
Donations & Legacies	£518,758	£551,938	£566,940	£1,009,873
Other Income				£2,124		£2,400
Investment Income
Total income	£864,062	£972,146	£991,984	£1,181,327	£1,175,067	£1,175,067
Charitable activities spending	£788,771	£762,466	£810,777	£822,090		£989,541
Fundraising costs	17%	22%	21%	13%	12%	12%
Other spending			£298	£552
Total spending	£936,906	£972,609	£1,018,904	£975,691	£1,131,802	£1,131,802
Surplus/deficit	-£72,844	-£463	-£26,920	£205,636	£43,265	£43,265

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Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

The prevention or relief of poverty
The advancement of health
The advancement of environmental protection or improvement','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: Aberdeen

This charity is based in an area of high deprivation

Who it helps

Children or young people
Older People
People with disabilities or health problems','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community

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

Scottish Government	£239,037
Garfield Weston Foundation	£20,000
Crisis UK	£5,000
Foundation Scotland	£2,000

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Instant Neighbour
£1,022	23/10/2021	We plan to purchase, rather than lease, a refrigeration unit along with additional food. We would also like to contribute to the salary of our Community Connector, who manages our food bank.
Scottish Government - Instant Neighbour Aberdeen
£74,999	07/04/2021	Detailed description not provided.
Scottish Government - Instant Neighbour Aberdeen
£24,500	18/02/2021	Detailed description not provided.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Instant Neighbour Aberdeen
£2,000	04/11/2020	to contribute towards purchasing food for the Christmas Food Parcels.
Scottish Government - Instant Neighbour Aberdeen
£37,513	18/05/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Scottish Government - Instant Neighbour Aberdeen
£64,065	15/05/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Scottish Government - Instant Neighbour
£37,960	15/04/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Crisis UK - Grant to Instant Neighbour
£5,000	09/04/2020	Increased demand on outreach food delivery/food bank
Garfield Weston Foundation - Main Grants award
£20,000	28/05/2019	Instant Neighbour - Offering real help today, hope for tomorrow
The Clothworkers Foundation - Grant to Instant Neighbour
£15,000	16/10/2018	refurbishment of reception, warehouse and purchase of new phone system for a charity which works with homesless people in Aberdeen
Robertson Trust - Salary Costs of the Community Connector
£52,500	12/06/2018	Salary Costs of the Community Connector

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How is it governed?

Directors (4)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 44-68

GOODLAD, Michael William
Appointed: 2009
Occupation: Finance Director

MACINDOE, Stewart Mckay
Appointed: 2018
Occupation: Sales Director

MUNRO, William Johnston
Appointed: 2015
Occupation: Chief Financial Officer

SLESSOR, Gillian
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Hr Manager

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 11/03/1988, number: SC002223
Registered at Companies House on 18/04/1996, number: SC165004

Filing Record

5 returns made; AR20: 79 days late,

Main office

Instant Neighbour House, 5 St Machar Drive, Aberdeen, AB24 3YJ

Objectives

4 the relief of poverty arising from deprivation among the citizens of Aberdeen and surrounding areas through: - the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged individuals through employment and training opportunities. The employment of individuals with skills necessary to offer a service of advice, information and advocacy to persons experiencing problems due to poverty. to provide material resources and practical assistance towards the establishment and support of tenants in rented accommodation. to provide contact, advice and resources to assist families affected by poverty to provide proper care to their children and to gather information about the extent of poverty and its associated problems. the provision of furniture, household goods and appliances that will be distributed free of charge or sold at low cost to people in need and facilities for the recycling, repair and restoration of donated goods and to develop and provide supported and employment in such a facility. providing emergency food supplies, essential toiletries and household items to individuals in need and/or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. to advance health through encouraging healthy eating, stopping smoking, and promoting good living habits and a healthy environment to improve families’ general health. the relief of need of individuals in the Aberdeen area who are disable or disadvantaged, in particular: disabled or disadvantaged persons through the provisions of meaningful employment opportunities and training to gain employment. children from birth to 18 years because of financial hardship, during the Christmas period, through the provision of gifts, and promoting and raising awareness in the community that the need exists. the advancement of environmental protection through the reuse, repair and recycling of household goods such as furniture, white goods, and carpets, children's equipment, and toys.

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