Finance Score: -5

Governance Score: 6

Support Score: 4

Fundraising costs high: -5
No PartB

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3

Grant maker support: +4

Overall GiG Score: 5

SLEAT COMMUNITY TRUST

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received modest backing from a grant maker
Spending has increased over the last 3 years relative to the previous period
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and dynamic in terms of composition

Financial issues to consider:

Fundraising costs are extremely high relative to funds raised

Established: 20 years

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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
Donations & Legacies	£130,352	£91,826	£338,911	£552,698		£111,093
Other Income		£85,000	£91,515	£74,990
Investment Income	£9,700	£10,072	£9,682	£9,050		£10,236
Total income	£632,138	£1,022,404	£1,041,965	£1,077,772	£1,129,321	£1,051,716
Charitable activities spending	£122,457	£164,642	£102,272	£66,939		£196,470
Fundraising costs	56%	57%	47%	28%	53%	58%
Other spending	£178,802	£173,036	£176,098	£187,516		£217,617
Total spending	£649,331	£869,656	£718,268	£537,133	£874,808	£1,016,573
Surplus/deficit	-£17,193	£152,748	£323,697	£540,639	£254,513	£35,143

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Listed activities

It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

The prevention or relief of poverty
The advancement of education
The advancement of religion','the advancement of health','the saving of lives','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of public participation in sport','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of religious or racial harmony','the promotion of equality and diversity','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage','the advancement of animal welfare','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Where it operates

Highland

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.

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Foundation Scotland - Sleat Hydro, Campervan Service Point and Cycle Trail Feasibility Studies
£15,000	02/03/2022	To employ an assistant business development officer to assist with Sleat Hydro, Campervan Service Point and Cycle Trail Feasibility Studies.
Robertson Trust - Armadale Redevelopment
£20,000	21/11/2018	Armadale Redevelopment
National Lottery Community Fund - Feasibility study for Armadale Community Hub
£10,000	24/02/2015 12	Not Available

Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Directors (10)

Current Directors appointed

Age Range of Directors: 28-74

GRANT, Eilidh
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Registry Assistant / Admissions Officer

MACLEAN, Mary Flora Macdonald
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Retired

MACLENNAN, Domhnall Angaidh
Appointed: 2016
Occupation: Head Of Estates & Services

MCKAY, Patrick Neil
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Retail Business Owner

MORRISON, Ruairidh
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Mechanic

NOAKES, George Garry
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Company Director

PENDLEBURY, Christopher John
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Retired

STOKES, Ade
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Retired

VAN RUITENBEEK, Rudolf Alexander
Appointed: 2021
Occupation: Retired

WILLIAMSON, Andy, Dr.
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Consultant

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 01/03/2004, number: SC035316
Registered at Companies House on 01/03/2004, number: SC264198

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

Sleat Community Trust Offices, Ardvasar, Isle of Skye, IV45 8RS

Objectives

PURPOSES 4. The Company’s main Purpose is consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development. The Company’s Purposes are: To manage community land and associated assets and amenities for the benefit of the Community and the public in general as an important part of the protection and sustainable development of Scotland’s natural environment, where ‘sustainable development’ means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 4.1.1 To provide or advance the accessibility of recreational facilities, and/or organising recreational activities, which will be available to members of the Community and public at large with the object of improving the conditions of life of the Community. The provision or assistance in the provision of recreational facilities for the public at large and/or those who, by reasons of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances, have need of such facilities. The maintenance, improvement or provision of public amenities. The support or sponsorship of local activities which promote good health and welfare. 4.1.2 Advancement of citizenship or Community development, including rural or urban regeneration. To promote for the public benefit rural regeneration, following principles of sustainable development, where ‘sustainable development’ means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, in areas of social and economic deprivation within the Community by all or any of the following means: The relief of poverty in such ways as may be thought fit. The relief of unemployment in such ways as may be thought fit, including employment opportunities developed within Sleat Community Trust. The provision of housing for those who are in conditions of need and the improvement of housing in the public sector or in charitable ownership provided that such power shall not extend to relieving any local authorities or other bodies of a statutory duty to provide or improve housing. 4.1.3 To advance educational opportunities in the Community relating to environment, culture, heritage and/or history. The advancement of education, training or retraining, particularly amongst unemployed people, and providing unemployed people with work experience. The creation of training and employment opportunities by the provision of workspace, buildings and/or land for use on favourable terms. To advance the education of the Community about its environment, culture and/or history. 4.1.4 Preservation and conservation of the natural and built environment To advance environmental protection or improvement, including preservation, sustainable development and conservation of the natural environment,. The maintenance, improvement or provision of environmental amenities for the Community and/or the preservation of buildings or sites of architectural, historic or other importance to the Community.

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