Finance Score: -2

Governance Score: 8

Support Score: 8

Multiple Deficits: -2
No PartB

12+ Trustees: -1
Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +8

Overall GiG Score: 14

ERSKINE HOSPITAL

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
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and gender and dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

There are 13 trustees whereas the Charities Commission recommends a maximum of 12

Financial issues to consider:

On several occasions in recent years income has been less than spending

Financial Data

Income & Spending ?

Period ending	30/09/17	30/09/18	30/09/19	30/09/20	30/09/21	30/09/22
Charitable activities		£15,035,000	£15,516,000	£15,774,000	£16,604,000	£14,574,000
Donations & Legacies		£8,782,000	£9,381,000	£7,517,000	£9,796,000
Other Income		£9,000	£15,000	£30,000	£67,000
Investment Income		£1,516,000	£1,461,000	£1,249,000	£1,009,000	£1,111,000
Total income	£28,796,000	£25,342,000	£26,373,000	£24,570,000	£27,476,000	£24,425,000
Charitable activities spending		£24,021,000	£24,738,000	£24,622,000	£25,672,000	£28,327,000
Fundraising costs	7%	7%	8%	11%	11%	12%
Other spending		£147,000	£106,000	£91,000	£121,000	£117,000
Total spending	£24,879,000	£25,906,000	£26,799,000	£27,343,000	£28,697,000	£31,150,000
Surplus/deficit	£3,917,000	-£564,000	-£426,000	-£2,773,000	-£1,221,000	-£6,725,000

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Established: 27 years

www.erskine.org.uk

Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

GiG Classification

Residential nursing care facilities

Purposes

The advancement of health
The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Where it operates

One or a few bases or facilities serving people who come from a broad area, main operating location: Renfrewshire

Who it helps

Older People
People with disabilities or health problems
Other defined groups

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

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust	£250,000
Scottish Government	£124,998
Ministry of Defence	£87,630
National Lottery Heritage Fund	£9,800

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Erskine Hospital
£9,800	04/09/2023	ERMAC Social History Project: My Life Through WWII
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Erskine Reid Macewen Activities Centre
£2,288	22/10/2022	We'd like to pay a professional tutor to deliver weekly classes to improve the wellbeing of vulnerable veterans; classes include anxiety management, mindfulness and relaxation therapies.
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£10,000	19/10/2022	"The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed ....more "The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed Forces community. 2) It aims to encourage all parties within a community to offer support to the local Armed Forces community and make it easier for Service personnel, families and veterans to access the help and support available from the MOD, from statutory providers and from the Charitable and Voluntary Sector. These organisations already work together in partnership at local level. 3) the scheme is intended to be a two-way arrangement and the Armed Forces community are encouraged to do as much as they can to support their community and promote activity which integrates the Service community into civilian life. "
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£10,000	19/10/2022	"The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed ....more "The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed Forces community. 2) It aims to encourage all parties within a community to offer support to the local Armed Forces community and make it easier for Service personnel, families and veterans to access the help and support available from the MOD, from statutory providers and from the Charitable and Voluntary Sector. These organisations already work together in partnership at local level. 3) the scheme is intended to be a two-way arrangement and the Armed Forces community are encouraged to do as much as they can to support their community and promote activity which integrates the Service community into civilian life. "
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£8,150	11/02/2022	For local projects that reduce isolation and promote integration
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£49,980	12/11/2021	For existing charitable projects to help charities to sustain activities and services that people from Armed Forces communities use and value.
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£9,500	15/10/2021	For local projects that reduce isolation and promote integration
Scottish Government - Erskine Hospital
£24,998	18/02/2021	Detailed description not provided.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Erskine Hospital
£796	02/07/2020	Annual Donation
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - COVID IMPACT FUND
£250,000	25/06/2020	Funding enabled the group to deliver a programme of activities two elderly veterans and spouses. The project will provide vital social interaction and mental stimulation for vulnerable veterans who ....more Funding enabled the group to deliver a programme of activities two elderly veterans and spouses. The project will provide vital social interaction and mental stimulation for vulnerable veterans who are at risk of isolation and loneliness during social distancing.
Scottish Government - Erskine Hospital
£100,000	18/05/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Erskine Hospital
£413	17/07/2019	Annual Donation
National Lottery Community Fund - Outdoor Activities for Erskine Veterans
£5,000	17/05/2019 12	This group will use the funding to offer a range of outdoor activities to their veteran community. The activities are available to all residents of Erskine Homes and members of the new Activity ....more This group will use the funding to offer a range of outdoor activities to their veteran community. The activities are available to all residents of Erskine Homes and members of the new Activity Centre.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Erskine Hospital
£350	24/07/2018	an annual donation.
National Lottery Community Fund - Outdoor Activities for Erskine Veterans
£6,000	27/04/2018 12	This group will use the funding to enable residents of the group's care homes, who are all older or disabled ex service personnel, to undertake a programme of outdoor activities at the Castle Semple ....more This group will use the funding to enable residents of the group's care homes, who are all older or disabled ex service personnel, to undertake a programme of outdoor activities at the Castle Semple Centre.
Ministry of Defence - Local Grants 2017/18
£20,000	01/04/2017	Community Integration and Local Service Delivery
National Lottery Community Fund - Outdoor Activities for Erskine Veterans
£10,000	25/01/2017 12	Outdoor Activities for Erskine Veterans
National Lottery Community Fund - Outdoor Activities for Erskine Veterans
£10,000	11/08/2015 12	Outdoor Activities for Erskine Veterans
National Lottery Community Fund - Erskine Supported Transition Project
£32,400	20/04/2011 24	This project aims to support veterans at risk of failing to make a successful transition to civilian life. The project will focus particularly on younger veterans who have left the service early and ....more This project aims to support veterans at risk of failing to make a successful transition to civilian life. The project will focus particularly on younger veterans who have left the service early and are not eligible for resettlement support. The project aims to provide stability, control, independence and make employment a reality for those most in need. The grant will pay for two years revenue costs including salaries, course fees, counselling, travel costs and equipment.

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How is it governed?

Directors (13)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 30-68

AITKENHEAD, Stuart
Appointed: 2012
Occupation: Estates Director

BALDWIN, Kenneth Charles
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Retired

COWIESON, Kevin Stephen
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Royal Air Force

DOCHERTY, Maria Clare
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Nurse

DORAN, Jennifer
Appointed: 2021
Occupation: Actuary

DOUGLAS, Jane Elisabeth, Dr
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Nurse

EDWARDS, Michael Andrew
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Author, Army Reserve Officer & Retired Journalist

FLEMING, Craig
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: N/A

GLANCY, David Christopher
Appointed: 2024
Occupation: Principal Procurator Fiscal Depute

GRIFFIN, David Douglas
Appointed: 2017
Occupation: Retired

JOHNSTON, Mark Iain
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Chief Operating Officer

LAUDER, Lyndsay Jane
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Human Resources Director

TAYLOR, Jordan
Appointed: 2021
Occupation: Chartered Accountant

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 09/01/1997, number: SC006609
Registered at Companies House on 04/04/1997, number: SC174103

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

TC Young, 7 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1BA

Objectives

(a) The provision of financial support to men and women with a current or former record of armed service or service in support of, or alongside the armed services together with dependents or surviving dependents of such personnel who find themselves in necessitous circumstances on terms which are most appropriate to their individual needs. (b) The provision of long term nursing care and short term and respite nursing care within the United Kingdom. (c) The provision of health care including residential long term care, residential short term and respite care, day care, domiciliary care and all appropriate relevant recreational and therapeutic programmes within the United Kingdom. (d) The creation of centres of excellence for nursing and residential care together with the creation of training opportunities for personnel involved in nursing and health care and medical and allied professions. (e) The provision of employment opportunities for individuals with physical or other disabilities, the provision of rehabilitation assessment and training for individuals with physical disabilities and other disadvantages which could be impediments to independent living. (f) The provision, construction, improvement, or management for persons who are aged or infirm or disabled or handicapped (whether mentally or physically) and in need thereof of housing and any associated amenities specially designed or adapted to meet the disabilities and requirements of such persons.

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