Finance Score: -2

Governance Score: 0

Support Score: 4

Deficit latest year: -2
No PartB

(no info on trustees)

Grant maker support: +4

Overall GiG Score: 2

TAGSA UIBHIST

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from multiple 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

Financial issues to consider:

Income was lower than spending in the latest year

Established: 25 years

www.tagsauibhist.co.uk

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	£564,236	£712,599	£795,117	£745,475		£716,197
Donations & Legacies	£7,961	£18,549	£8,813	£24,806		£21,256
Other Income			£5,051			£13,153
Investment Income	£11,526	£6,207
Total income	£660,147	£800,266	£854,816	£776,319	£828,565	£757,686
Charitable activities spending	£474,498	£634,295	£705,444	£693,064		£843,754
Fundraising costs
Other spending	£132,004	£130,351
Total spending	£606,502	£764,646	£705,444	£693,064	£764,667	£843,754
Surplus/deficit	£53,645	£35,620	£149,372	£83,255	£63,898	-£86,068

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Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

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

Western Isles

Who it helps

Older 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

Scottish Government	£30,769
National Lottery Community Fund	£20,000
Co-Operative Group	£17,564
Foundation Scotland	£4,000

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Tagsa Community Gardens
£2,670	21/10/2023	We would like to provide a safe and welcoming garden environment to grow fruit and vegetables, which are then made available to our island community, including the on-site Uist & Barra foodbank.
Foundation Scotland - Tagsa Community Gardens
£2,000	31/10/2022	To contribute to the salary of a community gardens assistant.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Tagsa Community Gardens
£2,987	22/10/2022	We aim to provide a therapeutic garden environment, as well as provide fresh fruit and vegetables for our community - inclusive of donating produce to the on-site food bank.
Foundation Scotland - Promoting Social Inclusion and Healthy Activities for People living with Dementia and the Elderly in Tagsa Uibhist's Community Gardens
£2,000	13/12/2021	To fund the Elderly and Dementia Service.
National Lottery Community Fund - Tagsa Community Gardens project
£10,000	09/11/2021	This group will use the funding to sustain their successful community growing activity which supports the development of current and longer-term climate action around food sustainability reducing ....more This group will use the funding to sustain their successful community growing activity which supports the development of current and longer-term climate action around food sustainability reducing carbon footprint and waste re-use.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Tagsa Uibhist Horticulture Project
£4,122	23/10/2021	As well as creating a safe and therapeutic garden environment, we provide a foodbank with locally grown, fresh garden produce.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to The Cuimhne Project
£3,957	23/10/2021	We provide sheltered, friendly and warm accommodation where everyone feels safe, valued and respected; while also being an information centre and training facility related to memory issues.
Scottish Government - Tagsa Uibhist
£5,000	18/11/2020	Detailed description not provided.
National Lottery Community Fund - Tagsa Uibhist Horticulture Project
£10,000	20/10/2020 12	This horticulture project has been established for a couple of years and has already involved the community including 4 local schools. The funding will be used to build on what has already been ....more This horticulture project has been established for a couple of years and has already involved the community including 4 local schools. The funding will be used to build on what has already been established in the community and to continue this valuable community project.
Scottish Government - Tagsa Uibhist (Horticulture
£8,000	16/06/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Scottish Government - Tagsa Uibhist
£9,769	15/06/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Scottish Government - Tagsa Uibhist
£2,000	20/05/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Scottish Government - Tagsa Uibhist (Horticulture)
£6,000	24/04/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Tagsa Uibhist Cuimhne Project
£3,828	15/11/2019	We want to provide training to provide extra support to people with advanced dementia and respite for their carers.
Robertson Trust - The Dementia Worker (uplift)
£11,000	04/12/2018	The Dementia Worker (uplift)
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Tagsa Uibhist
£3,920	04/08/2017	Support a user-led service aimed at isolated communities, enabling vulnerable adults to make choices, while their care needs are met.
Robertson Trust - the Dementia Worker
£42,000	31/08/2016	the Dementia Worker
Robertson Trust - The Purchase of a New Minibus
£10,000	31/10/2015	The Purchase of a New Minibus
National Lottery Community Fund - The East Camp Social and Horticultural Project
£10,000	03/03/2011 12	This group will create a new outdoor garden area to facilitate horticultural activities. The aim of the project is to offer a supportive environment for those experiencing mental health issues. The ....more This group will create a new outdoor garden area to facilitate horticultural activities. The aim of the project is to offer a supportive environment for those experiencing mental health issues. The project will also provide an accessible greenhouse for people who have physical disabilities and sensory impairment. This grant will fund gardening equipment, gardening costs, a shed and other groundwork for the shed.

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How is it governed?

Trustees

Sorry we have no information about the Trustees.

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 20/03/1999, number: SC029417
Registered at Companies House

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

Tagsa Uibhist, East Camp, Balivanich, Benbecula, HS7 5LA

Objectives

The company’s objects are: 3.1 (a) Provide the highest quality services for people in need of care and support in the community. (b) Support carers and their families by assisting them to access relevant services and information, and enabling them to take breaks from their caring responsibilities. (c) Promote and support health and wellbeing across the community of Uist. (d) Advocate for improved services and the wider understanding of the vulnerable and disadvantaged in the community.

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