Finance Score: -1

Governance Score: -1

Support Score: 5

Spending falling: -1
Volatile income: -3
Fundraising costs low: +3
No PartB

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

Grant maker support: +5

Overall GiG Score: 3

MUIRHOUSE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GROUP

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 low relative to funds raised
This charity is based in an area of extremely high deprivation

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

There are only 4 trustees
The Board composition appears to be rather static

Financial issues to consider:

Spending has fallen significantly over the last 5 years relative to the previous period
Income has been volatile recently

Established: 25 years

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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
Charitable activities	£81,905	£95,425	£90,935	£116,013		£136,883
Donations & Legacies	£141,438	£207,279	£248,830	£291,661		£140,351
Other Income			£4,056
Investment Income			£8,239
Total income	£579,034	£494,844	£352,060	£410,404	£296,312	£287,059
Charitable activities spending	£231,817	£314,933	£327,028	£253,669		£296,410
Fundraising costs						9%
Other spending	£313,931	£217,087	£4,733
Total spending	£545,748	£532,020	£331,761	£253,669	£269,763	£322,002
Surplus/deficit	£33,286	-£37,176	£20,299	£156,735	£26,549	-£34,943

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Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

The advancement of education
The advancement of health
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

Where it operates

City of Edinburgh

This charity is based in an area of extremely high deprivation

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.

Major supporters in last 5 years

BBC Children in Need	£30,500
Scottish Government	£18,139
National Lottery Community Fund	£9,645

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Muirhouse Youth Development Group
£3,000	17/06/2020 6	COVID19 - This grant will fund additional staff hours, activity packs including food and transport costs, to support children who are isolated at home due to Covid-19. They will maintain positive ....more COVID19 - This grant will fund additional staff hours, activity packs including food and transport costs, to support children who are isolated at home due to Covid-19. They will maintain positive relationships with staff and improve emotional well-being.
Scottish Government - Muirhouse Youth Development Group
£18,139	11/06/2020	Detailed description not provided.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Muirhouse Youth Development Group
£27,500	28/05/2020 36	A mobile "play-den" and youth space, for children and young people living in an area with multiple challenges. It will provide a safe space for them to improve their physical health, ....more A mobile "play-den" and youth space, for children and young people living in an area with multiple challenges. It will provide a safe space for them to improve their physical health, self-esteem and aspirations and develop pride in their community.
National Lottery Community Fund - Transition Group
£9,645	11/12/2019 11	This group will use the funding to deliver sports activities for children and young people in North Edinburgh.
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Muirhouse Youth Development Group
£9,900	21/06/2018	YOYP The Youth Work Games
Robertson Trust - ‘MY Access’ universal youth work project
£60,000	23/05/2017	‘MY Access’ universal youth work project
Corra Foundation - HDA-16/517
£4,000	04/08/2016	towards the staffing costs of the project with teenage fathers aged 14 - 19 years
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Muirhouse Youth Development Group
£46,800	24/09/2015	Circadius
Robertson Trust - the Business Development Manager
£30,000	28/02/2015	the Business Development Manager

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Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Directors (4)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 24-69

BEGBIE, Liam
Appointed: 2018
Occupation: Corporate Communications Consultant

CHRISTINE, John Jenkins
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Business Support Manager

HODGSON, Julia Anne
Appointed: 2016
Occupation: Chartered Hr Manager

SWEENY, Charles Cornelius
Appointed: 2014
Occupation: Accountant

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 24/11/1998, number: SC028495
Registered at Companies House on 18/09/2009, number: SC365767

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

67 Pennywell Road, Edinburgh, EH4 4NL

Objectives

3.1 The provision of recreational and educational facilities to young people in Muirhouse and surrounding areas in order to increase self esteem and raise aspirations to develop a sense of self, others and their community. 3.2 The advancement of citizenship and promotion of civic responsibility in the young people of Muirhouse and surrounding areas as an outcome of participation in the activities and events.

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