Finance Score: -1

Governance Score: 5

Support Score: 3

Reasonable growth: +1
Multiple Deficits: -2
No PartB

Only 4 Trustees: -1
Good trustee age range: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +3

Overall GiG Score: 7

COMMUNITY HOUSE LIMITED

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from several prominent grant makers recently
There has been reasonable growth in spending over the last 3 years relative to the previous period
This charity is based in an area of extremely high deprivation

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

There are only 4 trustees

Financial issues to consider:

On several occasions in recent years income has been less than spending

Established: 20 years

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	£113,885	£117,776	£81,187	£118,930	£105,986	£161,952
Total spending	£101,418	£109,556	£105,209	£107,855	£123,979	£194,194
Surplus/deficit	£12,467	£8,220	-£24,022	£11,075	-£17,993	-£32,242

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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','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Where it operates

Clackmannanshire

This charity is based in an area of extremely high deprivation

Who it helps

Children or young people
Older People
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

Foundation Scotland	£5,000
BBC Children in Need	£2,750
Co-Operative Group	£1,054

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Community House Limited
£1,054	21/10/2023	We would like to buy seeds and equipment to set up a community garden, to provide healthy food. This will be inclusive of adults, CYP, and adults with additional needs.
Foundation Scotland - Community House Garden Project
£5,000	10/08/2023	To contribute to transforming an unloved space into a useable outdoor space which will enhance the environment, enhance social interaction opportunities and improve mental and physical health and ....more To contribute to transforming an unloved space into a useable outdoor space which will enhance the environment, enhance social interaction opportunities and improve mental and physical health and wellbeing.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Community House
£2,750	17/06/2020 6	COVID19 - This grant will provide activity packs for children and young people who live in a deprived area and are socially isolated due to Covid-19. This will help them to have fun and improve their ....more COVID19 - This grant will provide activity packs for children and young people who live in a deprived area and are socially isolated due to Covid-19. This will help them to have fun and improve their wellbeing.
Robertson Trust - The running costs of Community House
£29,000	21/03/2017	The running costs of Community House

Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Directors (4)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 27-77

COULTER, Anthea
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Charity Manager

MCGROUTHER, William
Appointed: 2014
Occupation: Retired

ROSE, Valerie
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Retired

WHITE, Christopher
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Volunteer Development Officer

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 06/09/2004, number: SC035942
Registered at Companies House on 02/06/2004, number: SC268613

Filing Record

5 returns made; AR20: 28 days late,

Main office

23 Maree Court, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1QE

Objectives

(i) To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Mar Policies and the wider Alloa and Clackmannanshire areas the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants. In furtherance of the above objects but not further or otherwise the Company shall have the following powers:- (ii) (a) To facilitate and provide facilities and services for the physical, social, emotional, educational and spiritual development and welfare of young people. (b) To provide and encourage the provision of recreational and leisure opportunities and activities, educational facilities, musical, dramatic and artistic activities and facilities of all kinds. (c) To encourage the development of positive attitudes and self esteem, healthy relationships and new and existing skills and abilities in young people and the sharing of experiences and intergenerational exchanges between senior citizens and young people. (d) To acquire, hold and operate a community centre to be known as Community House and community facilities connected therewith and to provide a safe and accepting environment for those using the centre and its facilities.

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