Finance Score: 6
Governance Score: 0
Support Score: 8
  • Reasonable growth: +1
  • Future income +5
  • No PartB
(no info on trustees)
    • Grant maker support: +8
    Overall GiG Score: 14 ?

    ANNAN & DISTRICT DAY CENTRE 

    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 reasonable growth in spending over the last 3 years relative to the previous period
    • There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
    Established: 19 years
    Scottish Charity Regulator
    UN SDGs
    ?
    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 £109,282 £120,047 £116,391 £125,162 £150,811 £177,076
    Total spending £104,656 £112,056 £126,674 £112,984 £147,362 £175,605
    Surplus/deficit £4,626 £7,991 -£10,283 £12,178 £3,449 £1,471
    Listed activities
    • It carries out activities or services itself
    Purposes
    • 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 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
    • Dumfries And Galloway
    Who it helps
    • Older People

    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£88,118
    Scottish Government£14,200
    DCMS£4,500
    Foundation Scotland£4,500
    Specific Donations
    Amount When
    Months
    To be used for
    National Lottery Community Fund - Promoting the health and wellbeing of individuals and promoting social inclusion
    £66,225 02/06/2023
    The project will bring adults in Annan and the surrounding community together to host social activities and provide essential provisions such as food and transport. The project aims to bring people ....more
    National Lottery Community Fund - future service development promoting health and well-being
    £9,483 21/03/2022
    This group will use the funding to deliver a programme of water exercise and swimming classes to improve health and wellbeing and lessen older people’s isolation.
    Scottish Government - Annan & District Day Centre
    £14,200 26/01/2021
    Detailed description not provided.
    DCMS - VSCE CMC Fund
    £4,500 09/09/2020
    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
    Foundation Scotland - Grant to Annan & District Day Centre
    £4,500 09/09/2020
    To support the delivery of a meals on wheels service across Annan and District, which has seen a significant expansion since the start of COVID-19.
    National Lottery Community Fund - protecting the shielded and vulnerable COVID19
    £3,310 09/04/2020
    0
    This group will use the funding to support the elderly community in Annan through the COVID-19 crisis. They will deliver meals prescriptions and food supplies as well as offering a befriending ....more
    National Lottery Community Fund - Annan Day Centre Investigating Moving
    £9,100 01/05/2019
    12
    This group will use the funding to conduct a feasibility study to test the viability of taking ownership of the Charles Street Library in Annan via asset transfer.
    Robertson Trust - Running costs
    £45,000 12/03/2019
    Running costs
    Corra Foundation - HDA-18/478
    £3,865 06/12/2018
    Towards core running costs of the day centre, thus closing the appeal..
    National Lottery Community Fund - Prevention of Isolation of Older People
    £36,260 29/03/2016
    12
    Prevention of Isolation of Older People
    Robertson Trust - The Core Funding Costs
    £39,000 28/02/2015
    The Core Funding Costs
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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 02/05/2005, number: SC036727
    • Notes: This SCIO was incorporated on 13.06.14 as a result of a change to SCIO application by Annan & District Day Centre which was an Unincorporated Association registered as a charity since 02.05.2005
    Filing Record
    5 returns made; all on time
    Main office

    9 Closehead Avenue, Annan, Dumfriesshire, DG12 5JX

    Objectives

    The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the people over the age of 60 and/or who due to ill health would benefit from the service provided by Annan & District Day centre. The promotion of equality and diversity. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, finacial hardship or other disadvantage(including relief given by the provision of accommodation or care)

    Data Sources

    Scottish Charity Regulator
    360 Giving
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