Finance Score: -5

Governance Score: 0

Support Score: 2

Accounts overdue -5
No PartB

(no info on trustees)

Grant maker support: +2

Overall GiG Score: -3

ADVOCACY SHETLAND

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from a grant maker

Financial issues to consider:

Latest accounts are overdue for filing

Established: 24 years

www.advocacy-shetland.org

Financial Data

Income & Spending ?

Period ending	31/03/18	31/03/19	31/03/20	31/03/21
Total income	£57,656	£67,756	£87,138	£87,138
Total spending	£70,597	£74,127	£83,280	£83,280
Surplus/deficit	-£12,941	-£6,371	£3,858	£3,858

Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

The advancement of citizenship or community development
The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
The promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Where it operates

Wider, but within one local authority area, main operating location: Shetland Islands

Who it helps

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

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
Robertson Trust - The salary costs of the Learning Disabilities Advocate
£27,000	19/09/2017	The salary costs of the Learning Disabilities Advocate

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 06/03/2000, number: SC029989

Filing Record

4 returns made; AR20: 296 days late,

Main office

Market House, 14 Market Street, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0JP

Objectives

a) Provide independent advocacy for all who may require the service with an emphasis on provision for those who may be exposed to a greater likelihood of disadvantage through a lesser ability to represent themselves. b) Promote the work ofthe Organisation.

Data Sources

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