Finance Score: 3

Governance Score: 9

Support Score: 9

Fundraising costs low: +3
No PartB

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +9

Overall GiG Score: 21

THE ERIC LIDDELL COMMUNITY

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
Fundraising costs are low relative to funds raised
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and gender and dynamic in terms of composition

Established: 43 years

www.ericliddell.org

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	£585,739	£605,978	£549,785	£540,272		£749,904
Donations & Legacies	£85,821	£106,816	£112,324	£210,750		£242,527
Other Income				£80,283
Investment Income	£755	£605	£882	£608		£1,459
Total income	£770,298	£805,022	£769,140	£887,179	£911,047	£1,058,823
Charitable activities spending	£722,762	£752,167	£732,922	£604,336		£1,050,574
Fundraising costs	7%	5%	8%	10%	11%	9%
Other spending
Total spending	£779,615	£794,956	£796,313	£685,562	£847,439	£1,147,838
Surplus/deficit	-£9,317	£10,066	-£27,173	£201,617	£63,608	-£89,015

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Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

The advancement of citizenship or community development
The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Where it operates

Wider, but within one local authority area, main operating location: City of Edinburgh

Who it helps

Children or young people
Older People
People with disabilities or health problems','Other defined groups','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community','Other charities or voluntary bodies

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	£157,789
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust	£83,450
Garfield Weston Foundation	£80,000
Foundation Scotland	£36,821

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Eric Liddell Community
£10,000	11/01/2023	Donation from The Leckie Family Fund, for The Eric Liddell 100
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust - Financial System Review and Implementation
£9,750	06/10/2022	A contribution towards the implementation of a new and innovative financial system that will allow to become more financially robust in today’s climate. The current financial system is out dated ....more A contribution towards the implementation of a new and innovative financial system that will allow to become more financially robust in today’s climate. The current financial system is out dated and is not built for speed therefore does not meet demands.
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust - Dementia Support Services
£51,000	26/05/2022	We are applying to The RS Macdonald Charitable Trust for a contribution of £17,000 each year for 3 years towards the core costs of running our dementia services
Garfield Weston Foundation - Multi-Year Grant (2 Years) award
£30,000	04/04/2022	Eric Liddell Centre
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Eric Liddell Community
£20,000	31/01/2022	From The Julie and Loren Hufstetler Foundation as agreed with John MacMillan and Julie Hufstetler
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Eric Liddell Community
£50	11/12/2021	Donation is for Christmas appeal. From Irene Schofield.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Eric Liddell Community
£500	05/10/2021	Donation from The Viewforth Trust
Scottish Government - Eric Liddell Centre
£70,124	24/03/2021	Detailed description not provided.
The Clothworkers Foundation - Grant to Eric Liddell Centre
£9,250	03/03/2021	purchase of furniture for a charity supporting older people in Edinburgh
National Lottery Community Fund - Health and Wellbeing (Physical and Mental)
£9,410	12/11/2020 4	The centre will use the funding to continue their online Health and Wellbeing Programme supporting elderly clients through the COVID-19 crisis.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Eric Liddell Community
£4,705	11/11/2020	To support the delivery of online health and wellbeing activities to up to 600 older and vulnerable people during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Garfield Weston Foundation - Main Grants award
£25,000	06/11/2020	Eric Liddell Centre Care Charity & Community Hub
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Eric Liddell Community
£1,000	02/08/2020	Donation from The Viewforth Trust - CoVcare Fundraising Campaign
Scottish Government - Eric Liddell Centre
£49,856	30/07/2020	Detailed description not provided.
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust - Covid-19 Response
£8,000	09/07/2020	The support of the Trust will allow payment for core operational expenses and in doing so will help vulnerable people with dementia.
Scottish Government - Eric Liddell Centre
£37,809	19/05/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Eric Liddell Community
£200	04/03/2020	Charitable donation from Lord Smith of Kelvin.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Eric Liddell Community
£366	04/03/2020	Charitable donation from Irene Adams.
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust - Sustainability Strategy for the ELC
£14,700	25/09/2019	This pioneering project aims to bring about greater financial stability and organisational growth for the Eric Liddell Centre. The appointment of a consultant, to help guide through this highly ....more This pioneering project aims to bring about greater financial stability and organisational growth for the Eric Liddell Centre. The appointment of a consultant, to help guide through this highly specialised area, would allow the charity to continue providing existing and new services to the community and the wider city of Edinburgh.
Garfield Weston Foundation - Main Grants award
£25,000	24/07/2019	Main Grants award
Dunhill Medical Trust - AV and hearing loop upgrade for the Eric Liddell Centre
£7,857	10/12/2018 1	Building grant: to improve series of informative talks for carers and events for the local community by upgrading AV equipment and hearing loops system to be more accessible for people with hearing ....more Building grant: to improve series of informative talks for carers and events for the local community by upgrading AV equipment and hearing loops system to be more accessible for people with hearing loss
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust - Lunch Breaks
£28,790	28/11/2018	Lunch Breaks is a dementia-friendly group for people with dementia to attend together with their carers. The club meets weekly for a shared hot lunch which fosters emotional support and community. ....more Lunch Breaks is a dementia-friendly group for people with dementia to attend together with their carers. The club meets weekly for a shared hot lunch which fosters emotional support and community. Lunch Breaks reduces social isolation and provides an enriching programme of activities including singing, interactive poetry, and seated exercises.
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust - Lunch Breaks
£4,000	30/05/2018	The Lunch Breaks programme supports families living with a diagnosis of dementia. These weekly sessions offer a chance to socialise with people facing the same challenges. Attended by carer and cared ....more The Lunch Breaks programme supports families living with a diagnosis of dementia. These weekly sessions offer a chance to socialise with people facing the same challenges. Attended by carer and cared for, the shared activities aim to help reduce stress and to promote well-being and improved quality of life.
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust - ELC Lunch Breaks
£5,827	31/05/2017	Lunch Breaks weekly programme provides activities for people living with dementia and their carers to enjoy together. The aim of the project is to reduce the isolation often associated with the role ....more Lunch Breaks weekly programme provides activities for people living with dementia and their carers to enjoy together. The aim of the project is to reduce the isolation often associated with the role of carer and to share enriching activities.
Robertson Trust - the Dementia Befriending Project and Dementia Cafe
£18,000	30/06/2016	the Dementia Befriending Project and Dementia Cafe

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Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Directors (11)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 29-75

ADAMS, Irene
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Special Adviser

ALLAN, Kendall
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Solicitor

BAILLIE, Colin Angus
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Retired Finance Director/Chartered Accountant

BAXENDINE, Gillian Margaret
Appointed: 2021
Occupation: Public Engagement Manager

BILLINGHURST, Michael Charles
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Company Director

CARTWRIGHT, Clare Wilma
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Senior Manager Nhs

GALLACHER, Anne Margaret
Appointed: 2021
Occupation: Arts Manager

LIDDELL, Derek Thomas
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Hr Director

MACLEAN, Alison Diane, Dr
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Dean Of School Of Arts Edinburgh Napier University

SEYMOUR, Tirion Julia, Dr
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Charity Officer

WADDELL, Fiona Margaret
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Company Director

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 01/07/1981, number: SC003147
Registered at Companies House on 02/04/1980, number: SC071075

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4DP

Objectives

2.1.1 To provide or assist in providing within an inclusive framework, a range of community, educational or welfare services, amenities or facilities for the benefit of. children, young people, elderly people, carers, the sick and disabled and other groupings within Edinburgh, throughout Scotland and when appropriate, internationally, which will include. meetings (including accommodation for community meetings, activities and other charitable services), day centres, playgroups, youth developments , individual or community care, counsel, advice, sport, entertainment, instruction or guidance and the provision of educational, social, health and wellbeing based opportunities, courses and such other services, amenities or facilities as may be required, whether provided by the Company or in co-operation with any other agencies. 2.1.2 The advancement of civic responsibility and community development, with particular emphasis upon volunteering, carrying out research and acting on the results of that research. 2.1.3 The advancement of the arts, culture and heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of the public through the preservation, restoration, maintenance and conservation of the buildings, land and moveables of historical, religious and cultural significance belonging to or on long lease to the Eric Liddell Community, including the stained glass windows and all Eric Liddell artefacts, memorabilia, photographs and letters. and 2.1.4 To raise the profile, understanding, recognition and celebration of Eric Liddell as one of our iconic figures and to promote, protect and develop his legacy in Scotland, UK and internationally.

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