Finance Score: -2
Governance Score: 0
Support Score: 2
  • Deficit latest year: -2
  • No PartB
    • Grant maker support: +2
    Overall GiG Score: 0 ?

    VILLAGE CENTRE LIMITED 

    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
    • There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years

    Financial issues to consider:

    • Income was lower than spending in the latest year
    Established: 17 years
    Scottish Charity RegulatorCompanies House
    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 £137,757
    Donations & Legacies £7,753
    Other Income £19,573
    Investment Income
    Total income £175,572 £234,812 £237,634 £198,624 £214,987 £312,708
    Charitable activities spending £356,828
    Fundraising costs
    Other spending
    Total spending £194,335 £227,614 £231,845 £198,340 £208,215 £356,828
    Surplus/deficit -£18,763 £7,198 £5,789 £284 £6,772 -£44,120
    Listed activities
    • It carries out activities or services itself
    Purposes
    • The advancement of citizenship or community development
    Where it operates
    • More than one local authority area in Scotland, main operating location: Glasgow City
    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','Other charities or voluntary bodies

    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
    Co-Operative Group - Grant to The Village Centre
    £1,508 22/10/2022
    We have a group of local volunteers who are keen to create a children's storytelling area in our garden for the local community to enjoy being a part of.
    Corra Foundation - HDG-19/519
    £4,000 01/06/2019
    Towards recruitment of a part-time Employability Trainer conditional on receiving written confirmation that the person has been recruited.
    Robertson Trust - The Centre Manager
    £10,000 25/10/2018
    The Centre Manager

    Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

    How is it governed?

    Directors (5)
    Current Directors appointed

    Age Range of Directors: 52-71
    Legal constitution
    • Charity registered in Scotland on 16/02/2007, number: SC037829
    • Registered at Companies House on 30/01/2007, number: SC315586
    Filing Record
    5 returns made; AR21: 58 days late,
    Main office

    12 Maxwell Drive East Kilbride, The Village, East Kilbride, G74 4HG

    Objectives

    The object for which the Company is established is the building, provision and administration of a centre for the community that promotes inclusion, intergenerational work and provides a home for a range of services that meet the needs of local and vulnerable people.

    Data Sources

    Scottish Charity Regulator
    360 Giving
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