Overall GiG Score: 6 ?
Finance Score: -1
Governance Score: 6
Support Score: 1
  • Spending falling: -1
  • No PartB
  • Good trustee age range: +3
  • Dynamic board: +3
  • Grant maker support: +1

RAINBOW FRIENDSHIP CENTRE LIMITED 

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

  • The charity has received modest backing from a grant maker
  • There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
  • The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and dynamic in terms of composition
  • This charity is based in an area of extremely high deprivation

Financial issues to consider:

  • Spending has fallen significantly over the last 5 years relative to the previous period
  • Income has been volatile recently and was substantially in excess of spending in the latest year
Established: 23 years
Scottish Charity RegulatorCompanies House
UN SDGs
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Financial Data
Income & Spending ?
Period ending 31/03/18 31/03/19 31/03/20 31/03/21 31/03/22 31/03/23
Total income £251,203 £174,397 £154,578 £99,739 £96,348 £93,484
Total spending £264,529 £171,985 £136,508 £76,795 £107,482 £17,000
Surplus/deficit -£13,326 £2,412 £18,070 £22,944 -£11,134 £76,484
What it does
  • It carries out activities or services itself
Who it helps
  • Older People
  • People with disabilities or health problems
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
  • Glasgow City
  • This charity is based in an area of extremely high deprivation

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
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Rainbow Friendship Centre Ltd
£5,635 19/11/2018
We want to provide nutritional meals to members who attend our centre each day.
National Lottery Community Fund - Rainbow Volunteer Project
£10,000 26/03/2018
12
This group will use the funding to continue their befriending service for older people in the South West of Glasgow. The project aims to reduce isolation amongst local older people.
Corra Foundation - HDA-17/428
£5,000 07/12/2017
Towards the daily centre activities and outings for older people.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Rainbow Care Centre
£3,423 29/11/2017
We's like to pay for recreational and festive outings for disadvantaged and vulnerable adults who attend our Day Centre.
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to Rainbow Care Centre
£45,000 09/03/2017
36
towards three years' continuation funding of the running costs of a day centre providing support and group events/activities for vulnerable and disadvantaged older people in Glasgow
Corra Foundation - HDA-16/538
£6,000 04/08/2016
Towards running costs of the Day Care service to engage with 46 older people.
Robertson Trust - The Running Costs of Rainbow Care Centre
£45,000 31/08/2015
The Running Costs of Rainbow Care Centre
National Lottery Community Fund - Rainbow Care Centre Volunteer Project
£166,966 04/02/2015
36
Not Available
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to Rainbow Care Centre
£61,000 13/03/2014
24
towards two years' running costs of a project that provides befriending services, activities and practical support to older people in a deprived area of Glasgow
National Lottery Community Fund - Rainbow Care Volunteer Project
£161,379 18/04/2012
24
The project will support vulnerable and disabled older people helping them maintain their independence at home. The project also aims improve the beneficiaries social connections and access to ....more
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How is it governed?

Directors (8)
Current Directors appointed
Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 42-78
  • GEMMELL, James
    Appointed: 2023
    Occupation: Minister Of Carnwadric Church
Legal constitution
  • Charity registered in Scotland on 12/10/2000, number: SC027182
  • Notes: Previous Charity names Period Rainbow Care Centre 12 October 2000 to 30 August 2018
  • Registered at Companies House on 14/01/2004, number: SC261893
Filing Record
5 returns made; all on time
Main office

556 Boydstone Road, Carnwadric, Glasgow, G46 8HP

Objectives

The company’s objects are: a)The advancement of health through the provision of a day support facility which provides social interaction and stimulation for older vulnerable people b)The relief of those in need by reason of age through improving the condition of life for older vulnerable people and reducing social isolation c)The provision of support and respite for families and carers of our elderly people at home and in the community

Data Sources

Scottish Charity Regulator
360 Giving
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