Finance Score: -5

Governance Score: 6

Support Score: 3

Volatile income & significant deficit in latest year: -5
No PartB

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3

Grant maker support: +3

Overall GiG Score: 4

ROAR-CONNECTIONS FOR LIFE LTD

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from a grant maker
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and dynamic in terms of composition
This charity is based in an area of high deprivation

Financial issues to consider:

Income has been volatile recently and was significantly lower than spending in the latest year

Established: 13 years

www.roarforlife.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
Charitable activities	£423,660	£440,364	£401,403	£352,445		£302,441
Donations & Legacies	£6,233	£8,490	£19,580	£16,729
Other Income	£1,898	£9,559	£20,677	£10,718
Investment Income	£49	£209	£457	£113		£635
Total income	£431,840	£458,622	£442,117	£380,005	£465,928	£338,050
Charitable activities spending	£459,765	£431,048	£428,616	£324,587		£479,675
Fundraising costs
Other spending
Total spending	£459,765	£431,048	£428,616	£324,587	£341,443	£479,675
Surplus/deficit	-£27,925	£27,574	£13,501	£55,418	£124,485	-£141,625

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Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

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: Renfrewshire

This charity is based in an area of high deprivation

Who it helps

Older People

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
Scottish Government - Roar-Connections For Life Ltd
£12,000	06/05/2020	Detailed description not provided.
National Lottery Community Fund - Stay Mobile Stay Connected Service
£131,622	15/02/2019 36	This three year project will deliver a 'Stay Mobile Stay Connected' service for older people throughout Renfrewshire. The service will include home visits, and 'reablement' support to build the ....more This three year project will deliver a 'Stay Mobile Stay Connected' service for older people throughout Renfrewshire. The service will include home visits, and 'reablement' support to build the person's mobility, confidence and motivation to get out and about. The group will also run a support and signposting service to help the older person ensure that their home is as safe as possible.
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations - Digital technology, aids and tricks for those with visual impairments.
£3,650	01/10/2018	Detailed information not yet available.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Roar - Connections for Life Limted
£3,056	04/08/2017	Aimed at isolated older adults, we need funds for activities that connect people and promote well-being in later life.
Robertson Trust - Feet, Falls and Fire Project
£40,500	31/08/2016	Feet, Falls and Fire Project
National Lottery Community Fund - Roar - Connections for Life Befriending Service
£266,087	05/02/2016 36	Roar - Connections for Life Befriending Service
National Lottery Community Fund - A)Roon Ma Bit B)ROM (Reaching Older Men in Renfrewshire)
£10,000	30/11/2012 12	This group will use the grant to run a drama development project and a pilot project aimed at identifying, connecting with and enabling isolated older men.

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How is it governed?

Directors (9)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 35-70

BOOTH, Joanne Margaret, Dr
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Professor Of Rehabilitation Nursing

BURLEIGH, Nicola
Appointed: 2018
Occupation: Procurement And Commercial Manager

CROCKERT, Angela
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Hr Business Partner

HACKETT, Mary Alexandria
Appointed: 2014
Occupation: Retired

MATTHEWS, Jeanettie Davina
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Finance Officer

MAVROEIDI, Alexandra, Dr
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Reader And Head Of Department Of Occupational Ther

MC KAY, Thomas
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Company Director

MCDONNELL, Gerry
Appointed: 2018
Occupation: Retired

MCGHEE, Pamela
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Physiotherapist

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 21/01/2011, number: SC042041
Registered at Companies House on 29/12/2010, number: SC390855

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

7 Quarry Street, Johnstone, PA5 8DY

Objectives

The organisation is established for Charitable Purposes only, and in particular, the charitable purposes are the relief of need, and in particular to: 55.1 develop a flexible range of low-level preventative services, including falls prevention, footcare and befriending, designed to address the potential impact of social isolation on older adults. 55.2 provide companionship to isolated and excluded older adults with a view to reducing the feelings of loneliness 55.3 create opportunities for older adults to enhance their quality of life, maintain existing skills and expand their learning, maintain and/or enhance mobility and promote engagement with their local community through increased social connections.

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