Finance Score: 0

Governance Score: 3

Support Score: 0

No PartB

Gender balanced board: +3

No supporters identified

Overall GiG Score: 3

ADVOCACY INFORMATION & MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of gender
This charity is based in an area of extremely high deprivation

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
Donations & Legacies		£294,686
Other Income		£10,819	£301,085	£308,551		£2,282
Investment Income		£114
Total income	£247,899	£305,619	£301,085	£308,551	£306,755	£285,486
Charitable activities spending		£272,280
Fundraising costs
Other spending			£308,809	£274,902		£294,379
Total spending	£246,014	£272,280	£308,809	£274,902	£303,475	£294,379
Surplus/deficit	£1,885	£33,339	-£7,724	£33,649	£3,280	-£8,893

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Established: 25 years

www.aimsadvocacy.org.uk

Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

GiG Classification

Services for people with disabilities

Purposes

The prevention or relief of poverty
The advancement of citizenship or community development
The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Where it operates

More than one local authority area in Scotland, main operating location: North Ayrshire

This charity is based in an area of extremely high deprivation

Who it helps

Older People
People with disabilities or health problems

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
National Lottery Community Fund - Active Signposting
£79,157	25/06/2013 26	Funded through Support and Connect this group will provide independent advocacy for people across North Ayrshire who are experiencing problems due to changes to the welfare system. Beneficiaries will ....more Funded through Support and Connect this group will provide independent advocacy for people across North Ayrshire who are experiencing problems due to changes to the welfare system. Beneficiaries will be supported through a mix of one-to-one advocacy, attending self-advocacy workshops and signposting to other relevant support agencies.

Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Directors (6)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 63-85

CASSIDY, Gail
Appointed: 2015
Occupation: Volunteer Co-Ordinator

LAVALETTE, Ronald Canham
Appointed: 2000
Occupation: Retired

MACLEAN, Joyce
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Retired

MCARDLE, Edward
Appointed: 2002
Occupation: Teacher

MCCLURG, Morag Gilles
Appointed: 2016
Occupation: Charity Manager

WILSON, David
Appointed: 2012
Occupation: Retired

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 12/08/1999, number: SC029295
Registered at Companies House on 12/08/1999, number: SC198876

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

, KA20 3HG

Objectives

To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of members of the community who experience learning difficulties, mental health problems or who are in necessitous circumstances and, in particular, the company will aim to relieve suffering and distress and promote the welfare of people identified in these groups.

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