Finance Score: -1

Governance Score: -4

Support Score: 2

Volatile income
spending growth: -1
No PartB

Narrow trustee age band: -2
Very static board: -5
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +2

Overall GiG Score: -3

MINARD COMMUNITY TRUST

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

The Board composition appears to be very static and has little diversity in terms of age

Financial issues to consider:

Income has been volatile recently but spending has been maintained

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	£4,720	£31,716	£12,551	£32,572	£5,329	£19,363
Total spending	£4,260	£33,531	£12,934	£7,200	£4,608	£21,746
Surplus/deficit	£460	-£1,815	-£383	£25,372	£721	-£2,383

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Established: 25 years

Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

GiG Classification

Museums, parks, historical sites

Purposes

The prevention or relief of poverty
The advancement of education
The advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','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 advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Where it operates

Argyll And Bute

Who it helps

Children or young people
Older People
People with disabilities or health problems','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community

Who supports 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
Foundation Scotland - Minard Hall - Storage Shed
£5,490	30/06/2022 2	To cover the cost of a shed and materials
Foundation Scotland - Auchgoyle Bridge & footpath renovation
£8,500	31/03/2022 5	To cover the cost of replacing a bridge.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Minard Community Trust
£2,850	12/06/2020	To provide community deliveries for those isolated and vulnerable during lockdown, via the payment of volunteer expenses to do this work; the provision of emergency supplies for those financially ....more To provide community deliveries for those isolated and vulnerable during lockdown, via the payment of volunteer expenses to do this work; the provision of emergency supplies for those financially struggling during this time. The grant can be used specifi
Foundation Scotland - Defibrillator project
£2,735	25/05/2020	Ro fund a defibrillator for use within the Community and host several Community First Aid training workshops to improve on community resilience and provide a backup to our local Emergency services.
Foundation Scotland - Drainage project
£8,700	27/05/2019	To carry out works to improve drainage between the hall and the car park.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Minard Community Trust
£27,500	02/06/2017	To contribute to carrying out roof works on the village hall.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Minard Community Trust
£5,000	29/10/2016	To revitalise Minard Shop?s external appearance with modern double-glazed doors and windows, fresh paint and a seating area.
National Lottery Community Fund - Minard Hall Floors and Doors Project
£10,000	17/05/2012 12	This group will carry out improvements to their community hall. The project will lead to increased usage of the hall by local people. This grant will fund flooring, insulation, a replacement entrance ....more This group will carry out improvements to their community hall. The project will lead to increased usage of the hall by local people. This grant will fund flooring, insulation, a replacement entrance door, a replacement fire door and replacement toilet windows.

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How is it governed?

Directors (3)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 60-72

BARKER, Brian John
Appointed: 2016
Occupation: None

HAY, Alison Jean
Appointed: 2004
Occupation: Councillor

MONCUR, Margaret Matilda Jackson
Appointed: 2004
Occupation: Local Authority Accountant

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 02/03/1999, number: SC028828
Registered at Companies House on 13/01/1999, number: SC192526

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

, PA32 8YE

Objectives

a) to conserve, regenerate and promote restoration of native woodlands in the geographic area of West Loch Fyne as an important part of Scotland's natural environment for the benefit of the public. b) to advance the education of the public generally but particularly the education of young people concerning the local wildlife, conservation and preservation and the natural and cultural heritage of the area. c) to provide, in the interests of social welfare, facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations available to the public at large with a view to improving their conditions of life. d) to provide relief for persons suffering from mental and/or physical disability, illness or impairment through the provision of recreational and other activities. e) to promote and/or provide training in various skills, particularly such skills as will assist residents in West Loch Fyne in obtaining paid employment. f) to promote, establish and operate other schemes of a charitable nature for the benefit of the community within West Loch Fyne. g) to relieve poverty among the residents of West Loch Fyne. h) to promote trade and industry for the benefit ofthe general public.

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