Finance Score: 3

Governance Score: -3

Support Score: 8

Fundraising costs low: +3
No PartB

Only 4 Trustees: -1
Narrow trustee age band: -2

Grant maker support: +8

Overall GiG Score: 8

PULTENEYTOWN PEOPLES PROJECT

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from several 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
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 has little diversity in terms of age

Established: 22 years

www.pppwick.org.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	£742,510	£817,883	£975,822	£1,321,009		£1,268,232
Donations & Legacies
Other Income
Investment Income	£228	£813	£1,741			£11,422
Total income	£909,848	£988,524	£1,118,233	£1,338,151	£1,240,640	£1,313,230
Charitable activities spending	£863,421	£893,089	£989,556	£1,062,385		£1,295,047
Fundraising costs	17%	15%	11%	3%	2%	6%
Other spending
Total spending	£1,019,172	£1,039,980	£1,116,316	£1,100,625	£1,229,115	£1,369,580
Surplus/deficit	-£109,324	-£51,456	£1,917	£237,526	£11,525	-£56,350

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Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

The prevention or relief of poverty
The advancement of education
The advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of public participation in sport','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Where it operates

Highland

This charity is based in an area of extremely high deprivation

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'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

National Lottery Community Fund	£85,976
Scottish Government	£43,474
Tudor Trust	£2,000

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
National Lottery Community Fund - By the Community for the Community
£85,976	20/06/2023	This project situated in Wick will use the funding to deliver a variety of community projects within the community centre. This project will also provide a warm space for the community to 'break ....more This project situated in Wick will use the funding to deliver a variety of community projects within the community centre. This project will also provide a warm space for the community to 'break bread' and enjoy a hot meal 5 days a week and take part in activities.
Tudor Trust - Grant to Pulteneytown People's Project
£2,000	09/03/2021	as an additional grant to support staff, volunteer and trustee wellbeing, to assist the organisation deliver its charitable purpose more effectively
Scottish Government - Pulteneytown People's Project
£12,399	01/07/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Scottish Government - Pulteneytown People's Project
£31,075	28/04/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Tudor Trust - Grant to Pulteneytown People's Project
£50,000	30/10/2018 24	over two years towards the salary and associated costs of an office manager at a community organisation in Wick, Caithness
National Lottery Community Fund - Pulteneytown Peoples Project
£149,296	21/03/2018 35	This group will use the funding to sustain classes and sessions for the local community in Pulteney Community Centre. Activities include free juice and hot drinks for families on low incomes, ....more This group will use the funding to sustain classes and sessions for the local community in Pulteney Community Centre. Activities include free juice and hot drinks for families on low incomes, woodworking, cooking classes, art sessions and computer lessons. People in the local community of Wick benefit by improving their skills, building up social networks and by feeling valued and needed.
National Lottery Community Fund - Pulteneytown People's Project Community Training & Enterprise Facility
£190,077	22/05/2014 47	Not Available

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How is it governed?

Directors (4)

Current Directors appointed

Age Range of Directors: 53-65

GILL, Rhona Elizabeth
Appointed: 2015
Occupation: Dounreay

KIRK, Shona Isobel
Appointed: 2010
Occupation: Bid/Account Managert

NAIRN, Robin Vernon
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Retired

WARBURTON, Garance Sieglinde
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Community Engagement Officer

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 08/10/2002, number: SC033675
Registered at Companies House on 31/08/2004, number: SC272750

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

Pulteney Centre, Huddart Street, Wick, Caithness, KW1 5BA

Objectives

3.1 To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Pulteneytown and the neighbourhood (hereinafter called the 'area of benefit') without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions by associating the local authorities, voluntary organizations and inhabitants in a common effort to relieve poverty, to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. 3.2 To promote training in skills of all kinds, particularly such skills as will assist residents of the area of benefit in obtaining paid employment. 3.3 To promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to be determined for the benefit of the residents of the area of benefit..

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