Finance Score: 2

Governance Score: 6

Support Score: 5

Strong growth: +2
No PartB

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

Grant maker support: +5

Overall GiG Score: 13

BANCHORY & DISTRICT INITIATIVE LIMITED

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently
There has been strong growth in spending over the last 5 years, despite a decline more recently
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and gender

Established: 14 years
(19 years as a company)

www.banchory.org

Financial Data

Income & Spending ?

Period ending	31/03/18	31/03/19	31/03/20	31/03/21	31/03/22	31/03/23
Total income	£71,752	£68,244	£85,312	£112,718	£96,472	£141,996
Total spending	£66,824	£69,428	£197,919	£95,339	£100,622	£133,935
Surplus/deficit	£4,928	-£1,184	-£112,607	£17,379	-£4,150	£8,061

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Listed activities

It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

The advancement of citizenship or community development
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 advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Where it operates

Aberdeenshire

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

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

National Lottery Community Fund	£25,280
Scottish Government	£7,536
Foundation Scotland	£4,200
Co-Operative Group	£2,583

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
National Lottery Community Fund - Banchory - Growing Together
£9,580	20/07/2023	The group use the funding for a project coordinator who will oversee a number of environmental initiatives involving around 50 volunteers.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Banchory & District Initiative
£1,198	22/10/2022	We would like to provide fun activities for young people with neurodiverse conditions, alongside their families.
National Lottery Community Fund - Climate Aware Banchory
£9,000	07/12/2021	This project will see a collaborative effort from two Banchory groups the Community Fridge and Deeside Climate Action Network where they will raise awareness and create local events to tackle and ....more This project will see a collaborative effort from two Banchory groups the Community Fridge and Deeside Climate Action Network where they will raise awareness and create local events to tackle and educate on climate issues and solutions locally.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to River Dee Radio
£1,385	23/10/2021	We would like to enable the local community to share information, celebrate its successes, promote events and celebrate our local heritage.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Banchory & District Initiative Limited
£4,200	03/12/2020	A food provision project comprising two areas- developing a community pantry, where customers will be able to purchase a bag of goods each week for a minimal fee and cooking lessons, to ensure those ....more A food provision project comprising two areas- developing a community pantry, where customers will be able to purchase a bag of goods each week for a minimal fee and cooking lessons, to ensure those in receipt of food parcels know how to cook healthy and
Scottish Government - Banchory & District Initiative Ltd
£7,536	04/05/2020	Detailed description not provided.
National Lottery Community Fund - Ready, Steady, A Wee Bit Mair
£6,700	22/07/2019 12	This group will provide activities to support people recovering from mental illness and addictions within the wider Banchory community.
Robertson Trust - Volunteer Development Programme
£27,000	12/06/2018	Volunteer Development Programme

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How is it governed?

Directors (6)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 42-75

CRICHTON, Russell Alexander Hugh
Appointed: 2017
Occupation: Consultant Engineer

HENRETTY, Jean Miller
Appointed: 2004
Occupation: Youth Worker

MAKIN, Norma
Appointed: 2013
Occupation: Unknown

MERCHANT, Matthew Wiliam
Appointed: 2004
Occupation: Architect

PANCHAUD, Paul Stanley
Appointed: 2010
Occupation: Director

ROSS, Alasdair Duncan
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Director

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 07/07/2010, number: SC041630
Registered at Companies House on 03/06/2004, number: SC268718

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

Stone House, Rosehill Crescent, Banchory, Kincardineshire, AB31 5SQ

Objectives

The company's objects are to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Banchory and surrounding areas, for charitable purposes, to : 1. advance community involvement and citizenship by creating and encouraging opportunities for active volunteering within the organisation and general community. 2. advance community development by providing means for community involvement in decision making concerning Banchory's future development and supporting directly or indirectly the enhancement of community organisations and the pursuit of Banchory and district renewal. 3. identify, develop and support initiatives to improve environmental issues arising in Banchory and surrounding areas through pollution minimising projects, enhancing sustainable waste management for the community and advancing the protection and conservation of the local built and natural environment. 4. raise public awareness of all aspects of local culture and to support and develop projects which protect, preserve and restore local heritage. 5. identify, develop and support initiatives, and to work in partnership with all other agencies and bodies operating in the area (public, private and voluntary), in order to promote, support and advance the health and well-being of all residents of Banchory and surrounding areas, and to work in partnership to support any training and educational initiatives. 6. identify, develop and support initiatives which address the specific needs of older people, young people and of those with disabilities or other specific needs living within Banchory and surrounding areas. 7. promote, provide and develop recreational facilities in the town and environs for the whole community.

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