Finance Score: 5

Governance Score: 0

Support Score: 5

Future income +5
No PartB

(no info on trustees)

Grant maker support: +5

Overall GiG Score: 10

THE LADYBIRD DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from a grant maker and there are significant future grants due to be received
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years

Established: 37 years

www.theladybirdgroup.com

Financial Data

Income & Spending ?

Period ending	31/08/18	31/08/19	31/08/20	31/08/21	31/08/22	31/08/23
Total income	£98,217	£143,958	£124,174	£135,568	£105,782	£131,882
Total spending	£132,462	£126,991	£121,169	£133,104	£138,530	£127,986
Surplus/deficit	-£34,245	£16,967	£3,005	£2,464	-£32,748	£3,896

Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

The advancement of education
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: Moray

Who it helps

Children or young people
People with disabilities or health problems

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.

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
BBC Children in Need - Grant to The Ladybird Development Group
£54,821	01/12/2023	This project provides tailored support for disabled children aged 0 to 3 in Moray. It helps early development, builds skills and confidence and provides more opportunities for fun activities.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to The Ladybird Development Group
£6,632	19/11/2018	Help us cover the costs of transporting disabled children to and from the centre in our minibus, and taking them out on regular trips.
Robertson Trust - The costs of the Childcare Practitioners for the Ladybird Development Group Under 3s
£24,000	30/04/2018	The costs of the Childcare Practitioners for the Ladybird Development Group Under 3s
Corra Foundation - HDA-16/592
£3,000	06/10/2016	towards the costs of Keyworkers for a third support session per week for children under 3 yrs

Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Trustees

Sorry we have no information about the Trustees.

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 27/05/1987, number: SC012779

Filing Record

4 returns made; all on time

Main office

Ladybird Development Group, St Gerardine School, St Gerardines Rd, Lossiemouth, Moray, IV31 6HJ

Objectives

4.1 The advancement of education Children are referred by a Health Professional or Social Worker who has concerns about their development. The organisation aims to enhance the learning experiences of children with Additional Support Needs (medical, physical, sensory, and learning difficulties), by offering 1:1 support by qualified and experienced staff. Learning outcomes are based on Birth to Three and Curriculum for Excellence guidelines. 4.2 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage (including relief given by the provision of accommodation or care). Children are referred by a Health Professional or Social Worker who has concerns about their development. The organisation aims to enhance the learning experiences of children with Additional Support Needs (medical, physical, sensory, and learning difficulties), by offering 1:1 support by qualified and experienced staff. In addition, therapeutic activities are arranged for children with physical challenges, and sensory activities for those with sensory impairments. Parents and families receive respite while children attend the centre (during school term time). A transport service is available for local children who require it.

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