Finance Score: 7

Governance Score: 0

Support Score: 6

Strong growth: +2
Future income +5
No PartB

(no info on trustees)

Grant maker support: +6

Overall GiG Score: 13

ADVOCACY WESTERN ISLES

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently and there are significant future grants due to be received
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

www.advocacywi.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				£305,728	£254,520	£281,245
Donations & Legacies				£104
Other Income
Investment Income
Total income	£114,999	£151,035	£212,533	£305,832	£254,520	£297,021
Charitable activities spending				£246,397	£261,147	£265,527
Fundraising costs
Other spending				£1,837	£1,570	£2,646
Total spending	£108,358	£142,979	£191,784	£248,234	£262,717	£268,173
Surplus/deficit	£6,641	£8,056	£20,749	£57,598	-£8,197	£28,848

Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

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: Western Isles

Who it helps

Children or young people
Older People
People with disabilities or health problems','People with a particular ethnic or racial origin','Other defined groups

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

BBC Children in Need	£225,765
National Lottery Community Fund	£9,862
Scottish Government	£7,274
DCMS	£4,931
Foundation Scotland	£4,931

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Advocacy Western Isles
£116,641	06/10/2023	A free, independent advocacy service for children and young people across the Western Isles who have a range of challenges or additional support needs. They will feel listened to, happier, and ....more A free, independent advocacy service for children and young people across the Western Isles who have a range of challenges or additional support needs. They will feel listened to, happier, and empowered to cope with challenges now and in the future.
National Lottery Community Fund - Mental Health Advocacy Worker
£9,862	18/11/2020 12	This group will use the funding to provide additional mental health support so that they can deal with the increased demand during the COVID-19 crisis.
DCMS - VSCE CMC Fund
£4,931	30/09/2020	NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots ....more NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots and small organisations who can provide an on-the-ground community response to the crisis; and, support local charitable organisations to mobilise volunteers to enable better targeted support in communities through empowered local groups.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Advocacy Western Isles
£4,931	30/09/2020	To provide additional advocacy support for clients with mental health issues.
Scottish Government - Advocacy Western Isles
£7,274	17/06/2020	Detailed description not provided.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Advocacy Western Isles
£109,124	26/06/2019 36	460 children and young people across the Western Isles experiencing a range of challenges will be supported by a free, independent and confidential advocacy service. They will feel listened to, have ....more 460 children and young people across the Western Isles experiencing a range of challenges will be supported by a free, independent and confidential advocacy service. They will feel listened to, have more motivation and feel more courageous.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Advocacy Western Isles
£20,400	01/07/2015	This project will provide a one to one advocacy service for disadvantaged children and young people across the Western Isles. It will improve confidence develop communication and support young people ....more This project will provide a one to one advocacy service for disadvantaged children and young people across the Western Isles. It will improve confidence develop communication and support young people to make decisions and express their views.

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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 14/08/2003, number: SC034774

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

First Floor, Rear Wing, 16 Francis Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2XB

Objectives

4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only and is independent of any other organisation, the objects are: 4.1 the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. 4.2 the promotion of equality and diversity. 4.3 to advance the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages. 4.4 to advance and promote the provision of independent advocacy to all residents that require it throughout the Western Isles.

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