Finance Score: 2
Governance Score: 0
Support Score: 3
  • Strong growth: +2
  • No PartB
(no info on trustees)
    • Grant maker support: +3
    Overall GiG Score: 5 ?

    THE BRAVEHEART ASSOCIATION (SCIO) 

    Analysis by Giving is Great

    Positives:

    • The charity has received backing from several prominent grant makers recently
    • There has been strong growth in spending over the last 5 years
    • There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
    Established: 21 years
    Scottish Charity Regulator
    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 £84,827 £79,069 £99,362 £156,787 £309,288 £238,046
    Total spending £79,893 £80,230 £106,125 £139,114 £214,559 £229,729
    Surplus/deficit £4,934 -£1,161 -£6,763 £17,673 £94,729 £8,317
    What it does
    • It carries out activities or services itself
    Who it helps
    • Older People
    • People with disabilities or health problems
    Purposes
    • The advancement of health
    Where it operates
    • More than one local authority area in Scotland, main operating location: Falkirk

    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
    National Lottery Community Fund - Towards a healthier future
    £4,970 12/06/2020
    11
    This group deliver a range of community-based health activities wellbeing activities and support for people with long term conditions looking to improve their health . The funding will allow the ....more
    Corra Foundation - HDG-19/340
    £4,000 01/06/2019
    Towards delivery of 'Enjoy Your Health' community hubs in areas of high deprivation.
    National Lottery Community Fund - 'Enjoy Your Health' Community Hubs
    £8,287 08/02/2019
    12
    This project will allow the group to deliver healthy living activities to older people with health problems within the Bainsford & Langlees, Camelon and Grangemouth communities.
    National Lottery Community Fund - Optimise Your Health Events
    £9,791 17/01/2018
    12
    This group are based in Falkirk Community Hospital and promote healthy lifestyle choices amongst local people. This project will allow the group to hold a programme of interactive workshops targeting ....more
    Robertson Trust - The Braveheart Nature Walks Project
    £15,000 19/09/2017
    The Braveheart Nature Walks Project

    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 12/08/2003, number: SC034617
    • Notes: This SCIO was incorporated on 15 April 2013 as a result of Change to SCIO application by The Braveheart Association SC034617, which was an unincorporated association registered as a charity since 12 August 2003.
    Filing Record
    5 returns made; all on time
    Main office

    The Braveheart Association, Falkirk Community Hospital, Majors Loan, Falkirk, FK1 5QE

    Objectives

    The Objects of the Association shall be to provide a framework of active support and encouragement for adults and their families with any long term condition and those at risk of developing a long term condition and, to promote their current and future wellbeing.

    Data Sources

    Scottish Charity Regulator
    360 Giving
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