Finance Score: 3

Governance Score: 1

Support Score: 8

Fundraising costs low: +3
No PartB

Narrow trustee age band: -2
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +8

Overall GiG Score: 12

THE CARRICK CENTRE

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

Spending has increased over the last 3 years relative to the previous period
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
Fundraising costs are unusually low relative to funds raised
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of gender

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

The Board has little diversity in terms of age

Established: 14 years
(16 years as a company)

www.carrickcentre.co.uk

Financial Data

Income & Spending ?

Period ending	31/12/17	31/12/18	31/12/19	31/12/20	31/12/21	31/12/22
Charitable activities		£256,819	£260,889	£284,660		£110,811
Donations & Legacies		£5,491	£3,847	£3,491
Other Income						£4,360
Investment Income
Total income	£283,317	£262,310	£264,736	£288,151	£293,115	£344,350
Charitable activities spending		£266,189	£276,978	£233,156		£357,633
Fundraising costs						0%
Other spending
Total spending	£289,193	£266,189	£276,978	£233,156	£292,749	£358,666
Surplus/deficit	-£5,876	-£3,879	-£12,242	£54,995	£366	-£14,316

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Listed activities

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

Where it operates

South Ayrshire

Who it helps

Children or young people
Older People
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.

Major supporters in last 5 years

William Grant Foundation	£173,000
Scottish Government	£128,648
Co-Operative Group	£1,736

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Youth Zone@Carrick Centre
£1,736	21/10/2023	We would like to provide exciting youth-led events and activities for young people to enhance opportunities and experiences with their usual Sunday Night youth group.
William Grant Foundation - Youth Programme 2023-2025
£135,000	17/11/2022	To contribute to the costs of the delivery and development of the Carrick Centre’s youth work programme over 3 years. The 1st year's grant payment has been made as a contribution to general ....more To contribute to the costs of the delivery and development of the Carrick Centre’s youth work programme over 3 years. The 1st year's grant payment has been made as a contribution to general operating costs.
Scottish Government - The Carrick Centre
£74,312	06/09/2021	Detailed description not provided.
Scottish Government - The Carrick Centre
£54,336	26/05/2020	Detailed description not provided.
William Grant Foundation - Youth Connect
£38,000	06/05/2020 12	Towards the cost of the Centre's youth work programme for one year.
National Lottery Community Fund - The Carrick Centre
£122,485	27/11/2018 36	This funding will be used to maintain and develop the community hub which provides a wide array of activities, support and opportunities to benefit the health and well-being of the residents of ....more This funding will be used to maintain and develop the community hub which provides a wide array of activities, support and opportunities to benefit the health and well-being of the residents of Maybole and the surrounding villages. The Centre will house and support over 40 diverse local community groups.
Robertson Trust - The Support & Guidance Worker for the Individual Development Programme
£20,000	31/01/2016	The Support & Guidance Worker for the Individual Development Programme
National Lottery Community Fund - The Carrick Centre Facility Development Project (Community Spaces)
£76,662	31/01/2012 12	The Carrick Centre facility development project will provide furniture, fittings and equipment to the newly constructed Carrick Centre. The centre was developed to provide the local community with a ....more The Carrick Centre facility development project will provide furniture, fittings and equipment to the newly constructed Carrick Centre. The centre was developed to provide the local community with a variety of flexible spaces and modern facilities. The grant will be used to fit out the community care room, cafe areas and kitchen to a high standard. Play, audio visual and library equipment will also be purchased. This will enhance the centre's place in the community and its income generation potential.

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How is it governed?

Directors (8)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 58-72

COOPER, James Hunter
Appointed: 2014
Occupation: Businessman

CUTHBERTSON, Deirdre Eilidh Macdonald
Appointed: 2021
Occupation: Retired

DONALDSON, Elizabeth Margaret
Appointed: 2016
Occupation: Retired

HUNTER BLAIR, Marguerite Catherine, Lady
Appointed: 2018
Occupation: Ceo Play Scotland

LENNOX, Paula Lynne
Appointed: 2021
Occupation: Self Employed

RUSK, Jonathan
Appointed: 2018
Occupation: Depute Head Teacher

RUSSELL, Paul Robert, Rev
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Minister Of Religion

WHITEFORD, James
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Self Employed

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 22/09/2010, number: SC041794
Registered at Companies House on 30/11/2007, number: SC334701

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

The Carrick Centre, Culzean Road, Maybole, KA19 7DE

Objectives

To promote the benefits of the residents of Maybole and its environs without the distinction of sex, political opinion or creed, by association with statutory authorities voluntary organisations and individuals in a common effort to advance the citizenship and community development and educational needs of the people of Maybole through the provision of facilities for recreation and the organisation and development of recreational facilities and events with the purpose of improving the conditions of life for members of the community through the provision, maintenance and repair of a community building or buildings.

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