Finance Score: 2
Governance Score: 6
Support Score: 8
  • Strong growth: +2
  • No PartB
  • Good trustee age range: +3
  • Dynamic board: +3
  • Grant maker support: +8
Overall GiG Score: 16 ?

THE KING'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

  • There has been strong growth in spending since inception
  • There have been no income shortfalls in recent years
  • A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers
  • The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and dynamic in terms of composition

Financial issues to consider:

  • There has been a change of accounting period recently, so trends may be hard to determine
Established: 14 years
Scottish Charity RegulatorCompanies House
UN SDGs
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Financial Data
Income & Spending ?
Data adjusted to reflect year end change
Period ending 30/09/18 30/09/19 31/12/20 31/12/21 31/12/22
Charitable activities
Donations & Legacies
Other Income
Investment Income
Total income £10,000 £64,133 £119,597 £173,270 £451,969
Charitable activities spending £417,339
Fundraising costs
Other spending
Total spending £2,733 £43,061 £45,560 £61,386 £417,339
Surplus/deficit £7,267 £21,072 £74,037 £111,884 £34,630
Listed activities
  • It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
  • 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 human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of religious or racial harmony','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
  • UK and overseas, main operating location: Aberdeen
Who it helps
  • Children or young people
  • Older People
  • 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.

Major supporters in last 5 years
The Trussell Trust£321,957
Robertson Trust£30,000
Co-Operative Group£4,934
Specific Donations
Amount When
Months
To be used for
The Trussell Trust - Grant to Aberdeen North Foodbank
£32,967 16/11/2022
New post - Strategic Officer (22.5 hpw)
The Trussell Trust - Grant to Aberdeen North Foodbank
£5,000 11/10/2022
Emergency grant
The Trussell Trust - Grant to Aberdeen North Foodbank
£283,990 30/03/2022
1.2 fte CA advice service plus in-house befriending service (20hpw)
Co-Operative Group - Grant to King's Community Foundation
£4,934 15/11/2019
We want to buy a van to help transport Aberdeen North Foodbank's emergency food parcels to those in crisis.
Robertson Trust - Centre Manager Salary
£30,000 29/07/2019
Centre Manager Salary

Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Directors (7)
Current Directors appointed
Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 34-64
  • SEAL, Tom
    Appointed: 2021
    Occupation: Minister Of Religion
Legal constitution
  • Charity registered in Scotland on 07/04/2010, number: SC041380
  • Registered at Companies House on 17/09/2009, number: SC365682
Filing Record
4 returns made; AR21: 27 days late,
Main office

King's Church, King's Way, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8BL

Objectives

To support and serve its surrounding community and other organisations in the United Kingdom and around the world by accessing, evaluating and meeting the needs of those communities and thereby making a positive difference in the lives of others. To enhance the living experience of individuals, families and 'communities' both locally and globally by addressing issues of exclusion, poverty, marginalisation, lack of education and degeneration. To align itself with socially marginalised and disconnected people such as the very young, the elderly, those whose nationality may not be of United Kingdomorigin, and those who have been set apart from society because of lifestylechoices and behaviours. The Foundation will seek to provide opportunities for acceptance, connection and/or integration back into a meaningful contribution to society. To identify opportunities where involvement and integration could bring about regenerative change. This will be in the areas of: the physical environment where individuals, groups and families live. the emotional and/or psychological wellbeing of people bringing opportunities for life coaching and positive lifestyle choices, particularly in the areas of financial management, relational wellbeing and life controlling behaviours. the social fabric of communities assisting with the establishment and maintenance of community activities for all ages particularly in the areas of children, youth, families and the elderly. To champion the provision of relevant, appropriate and life long education by: providing a safe, secure and welcoming venue for educational activities to take place, ensuring that such activities are aligned with the vision and values of the Foundation. providing educational opportunities for all ages, backgrounds and culturally diverse people in variable aspects of living. For additional objects contact charity direct

Data Sources

Scottish Charity Regulator
360 Giving
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