Finance Score: 3

Governance Score: 9

Support Score: 7

Fundraising costs low: +3
No PartB

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

Grant maker support: +7

Overall GiG Score: 19

CAPELLA CHARITY

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 and dynamic in terms of composition
This charity is based in an area of high deprivation

Established: 26 years

www.sleepscotland.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	£1,621,577	£1,743,219	£1,738,985	£1,488,475		£2,767,028
Donations & Legacies	£29,333	£8,178	£13,903	£5,683		£6,407
Other Income
Investment Income	£64	£216	£204	£253		£311
Total income	£1,652,526	£1,757,533	£1,774,829	£1,527,269	£1,774,583	£2,796,577
Charitable activities spending	£1,534,905	£1,718,014	£1,883,640	£1,599,591		£2,638,727
Fundraising costs	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%
Other spending
Total spending	£1,543,721	£1,729,585	£1,897,347	£1,615,529	£1,749,409	£2,654,407
Surplus/deficit	£108,805	£27,948	-£122,518	-£88,260	£25,174	£142,170

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Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

The advancement of education
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

Scotland and other parts of the UK, main operating location: City of Edinburgh

This charity is based in an area of high deprivation

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.

Major supporters in last 5 years

National Lottery Community Fund	£166,715
Scottish Government	£80,115
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations	£4,543

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
National Lottery Community Fund - Sleep to Thrive
£156,715	12/07/2022	This organisation will increase the capacity of their Sleep Support Line which provides tailored advice to parents and carers on good sleep hygiene for the family. Many families will have children ....more This organisation will increase the capacity of their Sleep Support Line which provides tailored advice to parents and carers on good sleep hygiene for the family. Many families will have children with additional support needs and by building the skills of the parents they will better understand their children’s needs resulting in better sleeping patterns. Depending on the complexity of needs families will be directed to a Sleep Advisor or Sleep Counsellor who will work with the family to resolve the issues they are experiencing. Children are aged between 18 months and 18 years.
National Lottery Community Fund - TEENS+ Activity Programme
£10,000	19/07/2021	This group will provide a 12 months programme of activity to address the negative impact of COVID-19 on teenage students through recreational and therapeutic activities to promote socialisation ....more This group will provide a 12 months programme of activity to address the negative impact of COVID-19 on teenage students through recreational and therapeutic activities to promote socialisation rebuild confidence and build resilience.
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations - TEENS+ - Helping Students Thrive through Digital Inclusion
£4,543	24/05/2021	Detailed information not yet available.
Scottish Government - Sleep Scotland
£59,878	07/04/2021	Detailed description not provided.
Scottish Government - Sleep Scotland
£20,237	17/06/2020	Detailed description not provided.
National Lottery Community Fund - Sleep Scotland Telephone/Online Support Service
£349,566	09/11/2016 48	This group will provide a dedicated support system for parents and guardians of children presenting with sleep difficulties. The proposal which incorporates a Triage delivery model will continue to ....more This group will provide a dedicated support system for parents and guardians of children presenting with sleep difficulties. The proposal which incorporates a Triage delivery model will continue to focus on its core participants, children with additional support needs, however the delivery model allows for an increased number to be supported than at present so that they can now support children living in challenging and difficult circumstances who present with similar problems and issues.
Robertson Trust - Salary costs of the Sleep Counsellor Coordinator
£31,500	31/08/2016	Salary costs of the Sleep Counsellor Coordinator
National Lottery Community Fund - TEENS+ (Transitional Education, Extra Needs Support)
£328,127	15/08/2012 60	The project will support young people with additional support needs and challenging behaviour by helping them to make the transition from school to adult services. The project will do this by ....more The project will support young people with additional support needs and challenging behaviour by helping them to make the transition from school to adult services. The project will do this by providing intensive person-centred educational instruction and support to fourteen young people in Edinburgh. The grant will fully fund two existing full-time posts (tutor/project worker post and speech and language therapist post) as well as associated project overheads.

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How is it governed?

Directors (12)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 29-68

BOTT, Paul Edward
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Chief Executive

BURROW, Colin
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Finance Director

DALY, Suzanne Mary
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Academic Registrar

DE ANDRES, Adrian, Dr
Appointed: 2024
Occupation: Project Development Leader

GARDANI, Maria, Dr
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Lecturer In Clinical Psychology

GLEN, Ian, Dr
Appointed: 2024
Occupation: Business Analyst

HOLMES, Janet
Appointed: 2024
Occupation: Director

LEE, Stuart Shaw
Appointed: 2021
Occupation: Finance Director

MCLAUGHLIN, Alison Mary
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Digital And Commercial Strategy Consultant

OTTY, Lisa Lynne, Dr
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Research Centre Manager

STRATHIE, Marc
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Associate Director

WHITE, Julia Margaret
Appointed: 2021
Occupation: Research And Development Consultant

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 12/02/1998, number: SC027560
Registered at Companies House on 12/02/1998, number: SC182935

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

60 Ravenscroft Street, Edinburgh, EH17 8QW

Objectives

4. Sleep Scotland’s charitable purpose is to realise the potential of children and adults in need, principally those with complex needs. Its objects are: (i) The advancement of health and the relief of those in need by reason of ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through a range of support services to individuals and their families, including a sleep service and the establishment of self-help groups. (ii) The advancement of education for those in need, including the provision of transitional educational services into adulthood. further and continuing education post-school. the provision and encouragement of lifelong learning. the provision of education and advice to children and young people in mainstream education. and the provision of sleep training and development for professionals from health, social care, education and the voluntary sector.

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