Finance Score: -4

Governance Score: 6

Support Score: 5

Accounts filed more than 5 days late: -2 times
Multiple Deficits: -2
No PartB

Good trustee age range: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +5

Overall GiG Score: 7

THE PEARCE INSTITUTE

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from several prominent grant makers recently
Spending has increased over the last 3 years relative to the previous period
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and gender
This charity is based in an area of extremely high deprivation

Financial issues to consider:

Accounts have been filed late on 2 occasions over the last 5 years
On several occasions in recent years income has been less than spending

Established: 17 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
Charitable activities				£157,864		£237,073
Donations & Legacies				£233,958		£50,792
Other Income						£9,000
Investment Income
Total income	£220,861	£245,373	£217,656	£391,822	£359,564	£296,865
Charitable activities spending				£323,716		£394,152
Fundraising costs
Other spending
Total spending	£281,614	£289,999	£294,659	£323,716	£353,714	£394,152
Surplus/deficit	-£60,753	-£44,626	-£77,003	£68,106	£5,850	-£97,287

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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 citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Where it operates

Glasgow City

This charity is based in an area of extremely high deprivation

Who it helps

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
National Lottery Community Fund - Typically Diverse
£9,418	06/10/2022	The group will deliver a community arts programme working with up to 25 young people and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodivergent conditions to create a piece of theatre over 14 ....more The group will deliver a community arts programme working with up to 25 young people and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodivergent conditions to create a piece of theatre over 14 weeks.
Scottish Government - The Pearce Institute
£13,164	15/03/2021	Detailed description not provided.
National Lottery Community Fund - Govan Youth Arts Hub
£9,645	14/12/2020 12	This group will deliver a weekly multi-arts group for young people aged 11-18 years living in Govan and the surrounding areas.
Scottish Government - The Pearce Institute
£7,500	15/05/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Scottish Government - The Pearce Institute
£32,073	02/04/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Glasgow City Council - PI Admin Costs
£16,480	05/03/2019	The Pearce Institute (PI) has a long history of serving the local community within the Govan area. As well as providing accommodation and meeting space, it brings together social enterprise groups to ....more The Pearce Institute (PI) has a long history of serving the local community within the Govan area. As well as providing accommodation and meeting space, it brings together social enterprise groups to work together for mutual and community benefit.
Glasgow City Council - PI Admin Costs
£16,480	06/06/2018	The Pearce Institute (PI) has a long history of serving the local community within the Govan area. As well as providing accommodation and meeting space, it brings together social enterprise groups to ....more The Pearce Institute (PI) has a long history of serving the local community within the Govan area. As well as providing accommodation and meeting space, it brings together social enterprise groups to work together for mutual and community benefit.

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How is it governed?

Directors (8)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Based on 7/8 persons

Age Range of Directors: 45-80

BELL, Richard Joseph
Appointed: 2018
Occupation: City Councillor

CLARK, Esme Harrower
Appointed: 2013
Occupation: Retired Bookseller

DONALD, Elsie Wales Kelso
Appointed: 2016
Occupation: Retired

GAUGHAN, Deirdre
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Community Worker

MAGUIRE, Gary Philip
Appointed: 2013
Occupation: Cultural Services Manager

MCALINDEN, Elizabeth Monica
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Property Manager

PATERSON, David
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Retired

SAWERS, Vivienne Clare
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Chief Officer

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 17/11/2006, number: SC037617
Registered at Companies House on 26/10/2006, number: SC310974

Filing Record

5 returns made; AR21: 91 days late, AR20: 144 days late,

Main office

840-860 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 3UU

Objectives

To preserve, for the benefit of the general public, the historical, architectural and constructional heritage of the building known as The Pearce Institute (including any structure or erection, and any part of The Pearce Institute) being of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest. To provide within Govan and its environs ('the Operating Area') facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation available to the public at large with a view to improving their conditions of life and, in particular, to maintain, develop and operate the building known as The Pearce Institute for the social, spiritual, educational and cultural welfare of the people of Govan. To relieve poverty, particularly among residents of the Operating Area. To relieve unemployment for the public benefit particularly among residents of the Operating Area in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment. To promote education, and with particular reference to the provision of training in skills which will assist residents of the Operating Area in finding paid employment and the provision of health education for residents of the Operating Area. To relieve ill health, particularly among residents of the Operating Area. To relieve the needs of people, and particularly those resident in the Operating Area who suffer from mental and/or physical disability, illness or impairment or have problems of addiction. To help young people, and particularly those resident in the Operating Area, to develop their physical, mental, spiritual, creative and capacities such that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and as members of society. To promote, establish and/or support other similar projects and programmes which further charitable purposes for the benefit of the Operating Area.

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