Finance Score: 1

Governance Score: 6

Support Score: 4

Deficit latest year: -2
Fundraising costs low: +3
No PartB

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

Grant maker support: +4

Overall GiG Score: 11

SCOTTISH YOUTH THEATRE LTD

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from several 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 unusually low relative to funds raised
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and gender

Financial issues to consider:

Income was significantly lower than spending in the latest year

Established: 46 years

www.scottishyouththeatre.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	£316,951	£405,901	£355,897	£317,562		£231,459
Donations & Legacies	£91,654	£136,107	£144,122	£159,596		£270,225
Other Income	£6
Investment Income		£7	£3
Total income	£604,867	£722,750	£682,087	£494,686	£593,022	£727,357
Charitable activities spending	£469,631	£630,451	£487,180	£397,681		£1,233,942
Fundraising costs	8%	9%	11%	10%	7%	3%
Other spending	£142,497		£139,311	£72,618		£14,971
Total spending	£661,882	£692,657	£704,433	£518,045	£571,597	£1,268,279
Surplus/deficit	-£57,015	£30,093	-£22,346	-£23,359	£21,425	-£540,922

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Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

The advancement of education
The advancement of citizenship or community development
The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Where it operates

Operations cover all or most of Scotland, main operating location: Glasgow City

Who it helps

Children or young people

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
Scottish Government - Scottish Youth Theatre Ltd
£14,940	12/05/2020	Detailed description not provided.
The Foyle Foundation - Arts
£25,000	04/02/2020	towards year one of Making Space: a residency programme for emerging artists across Scotland
Glasgow City Council - SYT Annual Programme
£33,000	21/03/2019	Provides a theatre arts experience for a wide age range including courses and master classes, a summer school, performance projects and training.
Glasgow City Council - SYT Annual Programme
£33,000	31/05/2018	Provides a theatre arts experience for a wide age range including courses and master classes, a summer school, performance projects and training.

Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Directors (5)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 37-58

ALLAN, Robert
Appointed: 2016
Occupation: Hr Director Apex Hotels

HEDDON, Deirdre, Dr
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Professor

MCILWRAITH, Hazel Maureen
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Head Of Global Philanthropy

SHOBA, Naomi Lindiwe
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Senior Arts, Music And Diversity Officer

ZEALEY, Paul David
Appointed: 2016
Occupation: Company Director

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 30/05/1978, number: SC014283
Registered at Companies House on 28/03/1978, number: SC064430

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

c/o Citymoves, The Anatomy Rooms, Shoe Lane, Marischal College, Aberdeen, AB10 1AL

Objectives

The company’s objects are to secure: 1. the advancement of education. 2. the advancement of citizenship or community development. 3. the advancement of the arts and culture. and 4. the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended by: positioning the company and Scotland at the forefront of youth theatre internationally by creating aspirational theatre-making experiences by, for and with young people, enabling young people to develop their talent and encouraging exploration and experimentation. operating a vibrant centre for youth theatre and youth arts. building strategic collaborations with other youth theatre sectoral and educational organisations to strengthen all aspects of youth theatre in Scotland. creating opportunities that increase participation in and engagement with youth theatre, promoting equality across all areas of activity.

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