Finance Score: 1

Governance Score: 5

Support Score: 2

Multiple Deficits: -2
Fundraising costs low: +3
No PartB

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3
Mainly male board: -1

Grant maker support: +2

Overall GiG Score: 8

SPORT ABERDEEN

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from a grant maker
Fundraising costs are unusually low relative to funds raised
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

The Board is predominantly male

Financial issues to consider:

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

Established: 15 years

www.sportaberdeen.co.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	£12,015,054	£13,564,407	£14,012,123	£8,210,142		£13,657,180
Donations & Legacies	£129,044	£211,027	£341,688	£2,303,110
Other Income
Investment Income	£7,129	£16,379	£22,406	£3,112		£94,679
Total income	£12,151,227	£13,791,813	£14,376,217	£10,516,364	£13,207,976	£15,186,784
Charitable activities spending	£12,352,406	£13,660,395	£14,583,121	£10,235,795		£15,415,598
Fundraising costs	2%	2%	2%	0%	1%	1%
Other spending
Total spending	£12,607,023	£13,946,855	£14,865,081	£10,260,749	£12,938,620	£15,494,783
Surplus/deficit	-£455,796	-£155,042	-£488,864	£255,615	£269,356	-£307,999

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Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

The advancement of education
The advancement of citizenship or community development
The advancement of public participation in sport','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

Where it operates

Wider, but within one local authority area, main operating location: Aberdeen

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
Spirit of 2012 - Active Families in Aberdeen
£69,782	10/10/2018	Project to offer specific physical activity support to families with complex needs in Aberdeen and to encourage them to be more physically active. Final amount of grant dispersed may differ due to ....more Project to offer specific physical activity support to families with complex needs in Aberdeen and to encourage them to be more physically active. Final amount of grant dispersed may differ due to project underspend and within agreed tolerance.
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Sport Aberdeen
£7,100	08/08/2018	YOYP Active Girls Committee- Getting More Girls Active In Aberdeen City
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Sport Aberdeen
£10,000	27/03/2017	SSB Marching the Stones

Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Directors (11)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 45-77

BOOTH, Richard James
Appointed: 2024
Occupation: Company Director

DAWSON, Anthony James
Appointed: 2011
Occupation: None

EDWARDS, Gordon Normandale
Appointed: 2012
Occupation: Finanace Director

FORBES, Mary Flora Muriel
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Solicitor

JOHNSTON, Kathleen, Dr
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Company Director

MACINDOE, Stewart Mckay
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Company Director

MCLEAN, Alan William
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Rugby Coach (P/T), Robert Gordon'S College

PHILLIPS, Dean Owen
Appointed: 2018
Occupation: Assistant Director

POWRIE, Andrew James
Appointed: 2024
Occupation: Company Director

TAYLOR, Colin Gordon, Mr.
Appointed: 2010
Occupation: Retired Lloyds Insurance Broker

TINTO, Richard Laurie
Appointed: 2024
Occupation: Architect

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 27/10/2009, number: SC040973
Registered at Companies House on 07/11/2008, number: SC350981

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

4th Floor, The Bridge, Kings Way, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8BL

Objectives

The objects of the Company shall be to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Aberdeen and its environs, without distinction of sex, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions. by association with the local statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in order to:- 3.1.1 advance public participation in sport. 3.1.2 to provide facilities, or assist in the provision of facilities, in the interest of social welfare for recreation and other leisure-time occupation so that their conditions of life may be improved. 3.1.3 advance education. 3.1.4 advance community development. 3.1.5 advance the arts, heritage and culture. and/or 3.1.6 to advance such similar charitable purposes as the directors may determine from time to time.

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