Finance Score: -1
Governance Score: 0
Support Score: 2
  • Spending falling: -1
  • No PartB
(no info on trustees)
    • Grant maker support: +2
    Overall GiG Score: 1 ?

    CLYDEBANK SPECIAL NEEDS FORUM 

    Analysis by Giving is Great

    Positives:

    • The charity has received backing from a grant maker
    • There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years

    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: 26 years
    Scottish Charity Regulator
    UN SDGs
    ?
    Financial Data
    Income & Spending ?
    Period ending 31/10/17 31/10/18 31/10/19 31/10/20 31/10/21 31/10/22
    Total income £13,212 £22,200 £33,167 £15,379 £32,807 £24,898
    Total spending £21,798 £18,500 £17,788 £7,442 £7,909 £240
    Surplus/deficit -£8,586 £3,700 £15,379 £7,937 £24,898 £24,658
    Listed activities
    • It carries out activities or services itself
    Purposes
    • The advancement of education
    • The advancement of citizenship or community development
    • 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: West Dunbartonshire
    Who it helps
    • 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
    National Lottery Community Fund - Saturday Music and Drama Project
    £9,600 13/09/2018
    12
    This group will use the funding to continue to deliver music and drama sessions on Saturday mornings for children with special needs helping to build skills and confidence.
    Robertson Trust - The Saturday Music & Drama Project
    £24,000 01/06/2018
    The Saturday Music & Drama Project

    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 24/03/1998, number: SC027693
    Filing Record
    5 returns made; all on time
    Main office

    43 Attlee Avenue, Linnvale, Clydebank, G81 2SQ

    Objectives

    The Association is established for charitable objects only and, in particular, to promote the care, welfare and relief of all children with special learning needs living within the area of beneJt by: i.) Promoting social integration, providing opportunities for members to participate in a range of social, recreational and educational activities, without distinction of sex, race, political, religious, cultural or other opinions ii.) Improving the conditions of life for children with special learning needs, their parents and carers iii.) Creating a mutual support network for parents and carers within the area of benefit iv.) Engaging with the voluntary and statutory agencies to promote opportunities for the provision of facilities for education, social welfare, health recreation and leisure time activities

    Data Sources

    Scottish Charity Regulator
    360 Giving
    Authorised officials of this charity can add information to this page (including a Donate Now button) for no cost

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