Finance Score: 3

Governance Score: -1

Support Score: 7

Fundraising costs low: +3
No PartB

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

Grant maker support: +7

Overall GiG Score: 9

LOTHIAN AUTISTIC SOCIETY

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from several prominent grant makers recently
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
Fundraising costs are unusually low relative to funds raised

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

There are only 4 trustees
The Board is completely female

Established: 31 years

www.lothianautistic.org

Financial Data

Income & Spending ?

Period ending	31/03/18	31/08/19	31/08/20	31/08/21	31/08/22
Charitable activities	£80,575	£46,711	£22,972	£13,897	£339,024
Donations & Legacies	£591,262	£706,510	£465,609	£449,850
Other Income		£65	£58	£53
Investment Income	£18
Total income	£671,855	£753,286	£488,639	£463,800	£582,463
Charitable activities spending	£580,697	£790,058	£492,943	£472,743	£575,122
Fundraising costs	3%	4%	4%	4%	3%
Other spending
Total spending	£602,510	£820,963	£511,959	£489,584	£589,738
Surplus/deficit	£69,345	-£67,677	-£23,320	-£25,784	-£7,275

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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 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','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Where it operates

More than one local authority area in Scotland, main operating location: City of Edinburgh

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 Lothian Autistic Society / Branch Out Together
£104,400	07/08/2023	This grant supports weekly activities for children with autism and other related conditions. It will provide a safe, supportive and inclusive place for children to meet, make friends and have fun, ....more This grant supports weekly activities for children with autism and other related conditions. It will provide a safe, supportive and inclusive place for children to meet, make friends and have fun, developing confidence and social skills.
Foundation Scotland - Branch Out
£5,700	16/05/2023	To contribute to five sessions of the 2023/2024 Branch Out outdoor education programme for people aged 16-18 with autism and other additional support needs.
Three Guineas Trust - Basecamp2
£45,000	19/12/2017	Towards Basecamp2.
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Lothian Autistic Society
£96,000	18/12/2017	My Place, My Perspective
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Lothian Autistic Society
£3,243	29/11/2017	We are seeking funding towards outings and activities for our West Lothian Saturday Club for young people with autism and complex needs.
Corra Foundation - HDA-17/372
£3,000	05/10/2017	Towards the cost of the base camp evening youth club activities for children and young people on the Autistic Spectrum.
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust - F.I.R.S.T. project for children with autism
£25,050	25/05/2016	This project aims to support both children with autism and their carers/families. Through this project they aim to provide the children with meaningful and positive experiences of play and peer ....more This project aims to support both children with autism and their carers/families. Through this project they aim to provide the children with meaningful and positive experiences of play and peer engagement and improved physical and emotional wellbeing.
Robertson Trust - the Care & Support Manager
£42,000	31/10/2015	the Care & Support Manager

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How is it governed?

Directors (4)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 41-70

CLATER, Emma Jennifer
Appointed: 2017
Occupation: Social Worker

EVANS, Jane Kidd
Appointed: 2021
Occupation: Teacher

MCLEOD, Elizabeth
Appointed: 2014
Occupation: Retired

SMITH, Maria Elizabeth
Appointed: 2021
Occupation: Service Manager

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 26/04/1993, number: SC021439
Registered at Companies House on 26/04/2002, number: SC230855

Filing Record

4 returns made; all on time

Main office

38/4 Baileyfield Road, Portobello, Edinburgh, EH15 1NA

Objectives

(i) to provide services, information and practical support to individuals on the autistic spectrum residing in the Lothians, their families and carers, and to provide information and training for those involved in their care. and, (ii) to support others living with, or supporting those with, disabilities and who are in need as resources permit.

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