Finance Score: 1

Governance Score: -3

Support Score: 5

Reasonable growth: +1
No PartB

Only 4 Trustees: -1
Narrow trustee age band: -2

Grant maker support: +5

Overall GiG Score: 3

NORTH ARGYLL CARERS' CENTRE LIMITED

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently
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

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

There are only 4 trustees
The Board has little diversity in terms of age

Established: 15 years

www.northargyllcarers.org.uk

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						£454,176
Donations & Legacies		£309,720	£335,038	£346,927		£11,507
Other Income
Investment Income		£586	£404	£112		£1,329
Total income	£187,818	£310,306	£335,442	£347,714	£394,287	£467,012
Charitable activities spending		£326,965	£344,885	£297,648		£419,585
Fundraising costs
Other spending
Total spending	£201,856	£326,965	£344,885	£297,648	£347,947	£419,585
Surplus/deficit	-£14,038	-£16,659	-£9,443	£50,066	£46,340	£47,427

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Listed activities

It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

The prevention or relief of poverty
The advancement of education
The advancement of public participation in sport','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

Wider, but within one local authority area, main operating location: Argyll And Bute

Who it helps

Other defined groups

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

BBC Children in Need	£86,090
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations	£18,994
Scottish Government	£9,050
Triangle Trust 1949 Fund	£7,700

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
BBC Children in Need - Grant to North Argyll Carers Centre Ltd
£86,090	03/02/2022	The project will provide activities and groups for 255 young carers in Oban and the surrounding areas, resulting in increased self-esteem and self-confidence, reduced isolation and improved physical ....more The project will provide activities and groups for 255 young carers in Oban and the surrounding areas, resulting in increased self-esteem and self-confidence, reduced isolation and improved physical and emotional wellbeing.
Foundation Scotland - ?Our Caring Island Lives?.
£1,703	13/12/2021	To fund the Our Caring Island Lives project.
Triangle Trust 1949 Fund - North Argyll Carers Centre - 2
£7,700	28/05/2020	Emergency funding Covid-19 support
Scottish Government - North Argyll Carers' Centre Limited
£5,350	14/05/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations - North Argyll Carers Centre
£8,098	01/05/2020	Detailed information not yet available.
Scottish Government - North Argyll Carers Centre
£3,700	28/04/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations - North Argyll Carers Centre Limited
£10,896	29/07/2019	We would like to apply for funding for organisational development enabling our team of staff and volunteers to increase their skills and have the opportunity to reflect on work practice in relation ....more We would like to apply for funding for organisational development enabling our team of staff and volunteers to increase their skills and have the opportunity to reflect on work practice in relation to our work with carers. The training is a blend of -Team development where we can explore how we can work as part of a high performing team and how to deal with change positively: impact of the Carers (Scotland) Act on our work practice and how each and every one of us fits into the picture of carer support locally. Training to include • Feel more united and connected as a team • Work even more effectively together as a team with common objectives and a shared vision • Identify what it takes to create healthy and engaging relationships within a team • Explore team dynamics and how to lead and get the best from teams • Understand difference and how to value and celebrate it within a team • Feel more able to have open, honest and crucial conversations with each other • Learn how to deal with change in the organisation/team Practical communication skills for carer support, particularly around Adult Carer Support Planning, Young Carers Statements, Carer Support including insight into communication styles, preferred styles and how and when we can adapt for most impact: • Develop key communication skills including listening, questioning and offering feedback working to an outcomes model for carers • Learn about different communication styles, personal preference and how to adapt to get the best from yourself and others • Learn about Transactional Analysis and how this approach can help have appropriate, adult-to-adult dialogue and relationships with our peers • Learn how to manage courageous conversations -Report Writing for Carer Support Workers • Apply learning to everyday work with carers (6 days over 4 months ( 3x 2 day training courses) with staff keeping diary logs throughout the period for active learning sets during training) Practical Skills for Bereavement Support - A one day workshop for our staff in their roles as we encountering bereaved carers. It aims to help us best to support those individuals and families with whom we have on-going relationships, how to continue those successful relationships after bereavement has occurred, and how to sensitively work with the common 'need to do' after the death of someone close. It will also develop staff and volunteer skills in understanding the boundaries of their roles and when and how to empathetically signpost individuals for further support. (1 day workshop) Practical Skills for Young Carers Workers -two day training is to raise participant's knowledge and confidence in intervening effectively with Children and Young People in emotional distress. (2 day training course and 2 x half day group supervisions following training to reflect on actual practice = 4 days in total) 1 day Benefits awareness workshop for all front-line staff
BBC Children in Need - Grant to North Argyll Carers Centre Ltd
£83,836	28/02/2019 36	126 young carers from Oban, the surrounding villages and islands in Argyll will access peer support groups and a school holiday activity programme. They will be less isolated, have fun with friends ....more 126 young carers from Oban, the surrounding villages and islands in Argyll will access peer support groups and a school holiday activity programme. They will be less isolated, have fun with friends and feel more confident in their caring role.
Corra Foundation - HDA-17/473
£5,598	07/12/2017	To contribute to the salary costs of the part-time Parent Carer Support Worker and cover hire of premises for group meetings.
Triangle Trust 1949 Fund - North Argyll Carers Centre - 1
£79,000	06/10/2016 36	Funding for an Operations Manager to free up the CEO to concentrate on the long term strategic direction of the organisation.

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How is it governed?

Directors (4)

Current Directors appointed

Age Range of Directors: 51-67

HOUSTON, James, Dr
Appointed: 2017
Occupation: Medical Practitioner

MACLEAN, Morag Macdonald
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Self Employed Consultant

SHAW, Elke
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Retired Teacher

WATSON, Paula Jayne
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Self Employed Financial Management Consultant

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 07/10/2009, number: SC040902
Registered at Companies House on 22/07/2009, number: SC362935

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

North Argyll Carers' Centre, Albany Street, Oban, Argyll, PA34 4AL

Objectives

To relieve the needs of carers of individuals resident in North Argyll who are suffering from any form of mental and /or physical disability illness or impairment (which may include age associated problems) and those for whom they provide the care. To advance the education, increase the health and welfare and relieve the poverty and distress of carers within North Argyll area and elsewhere (the Area of Benefit. carers being defined for the purpose as being those persons who care in a voluntary capacity for any individual suffering from any form of mental and / or physical disability, illness or impairment. To promote and/or provide training to carers and others in skills associated with the care of and /or meeting the needs of or providing support to people resident in the Area of Benefit and suffering from any form of mental and/or physical disability, illness or impairment. To provide facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for the purpose of improving the conditions of life of carers of individuals resident in the Area of Benefit who suffer from any form of mental and/or physical disability or illness and those for whom they provide care. (v) to promote establish and operate and/or support other schemes and projects of a charitable nature provided always these schemes and projects have a similar charitable purpose and aims to those of the Company.

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