Finance Score: 0

Governance Score: 0

Support Score: 8

No PartB

(no info on trustees)

Grant maker support: +8

Overall GiG Score: 8

THE PORTAL ARTS (SCIO)

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers and there are significant future grants due to be received
This charity is based in an area of high deprivation

Established: 12 years

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	£23,224	£8,783	£12,875			£57,360
Donations & Legacies	£237,895	£255,356	£271,345			£221,687
Other Income
Investment Income	£23	£54	£67			£242
Total income	£261,142	£264,193	£284,287	£183,954	£286,753	£279,289
Charitable activities spending	£289,385	£286,843	£271,228			£255,122
Fundraising costs
Other spending
Total spending	£289,385	£286,843	£271,228	£182,705	£277,144	£255,122
Surplus/deficit	-£28,243	-£22,650	£13,059	£1,249	£9,609	£24,167

Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

The advancement of citizenship or community development
The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
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: Glasgow City

This charity is based in an area of high deprivation

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.

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to The Portal Arts
£141,000	25/08/2022 36	towards three years' running costs of an organisation providing arts-based activities, support and training for people from disadvantaged communities in the Govan area of Glasgow, Scotland.
National Lottery Community Fund - Creative Steps for Positive Mental Health
£199,888	06/12/2021	The organisation will use the funding to support the delivery of their ‘Creative Steps to Mental Health’ project that provides creative classes for individuals experiencing enduring mental health ....more The organisation will use the funding to support the delivery of their ‘Creative Steps to Mental Health’ project that provides creative classes for individuals experiencing enduring mental health conditions resulting in loneliness isolation and a lack of connection within their community. The project offers a three step progression model allowing participants to build their confidence. Based in the heart of Govan the project is accessible to anyone that is referred by a front-line heath worker in the Greater Glasgow area.
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to Plantation Productions
£47,200	29/03/2021	towards one year's running costs of a project providing employment skills training for disadvantaged young adults who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic Glasgow.
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to Plantation Productions
£120,000	13/03/2019 36	towards three years' running costs of an organisation providing arts-based activities, support and training for disadvantaged people in Glasgow
Glasgow City Council - Culture & Arts Programme (Govan & Craigton)
£55,500	05/03/2019	To co-ordinate and secure delivery of a Community Based Culture & Arts Participation Programme.
Glasgow City Council - Plantation Productions
£3,200	28/02/2019	Plantation Productions is a community based project using digital media and arts as a means of engagement.
Glasgow City Council - Culture & Arts Programme (Govan & Craigton)
£55,500	06/06/2018	To co-ordinate and secure delivery of a Community Based Culture & Arts Participation Programme.
Glasgow City Council - Plantation Productions
£3,200	06/06/2018	Plantation Productions is a community based project using digital media and arts as a means of engagement.
National Lottery Community Fund - Creative Steps to Wellbeing
£335,994	31/01/2018 60	The group will run a series of creative courses to people with mental health conditions. Working in partnership with mental health resource centres the programme will encourage people to take part in ....more The group will run a series of creative courses to people with mental health conditions. Working in partnership with mental health resource centres the programme will encourage people to take part in a range of creative activities as well as and peer support groups helping to improve their mental wellbeing and widen their social circle.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Plantation Productions
£102,315	11/10/2016 36	This project will deliver a programme of arts, crafts, filmmaking, music and cultural exploration for 166 children and young people in Govan, Glasgow. It improve social skills, enhance creative ....more This project will deliver a programme of arts, crafts, filmmaking, music and cultural exploration for 166 children and young people in Govan, Glasgow. It improve social skills, enhance creative skills and increase confidence.
Glasgow City Council - Govan Thriving Places - Creative Steps Programme
£12,206	14/04/2016	A mental health support initiative working with isolated and vulnerable people in Govan to develop self managed approiaches to mental health via creative participation.
Glasgow City Council - Govan Thriving Places Community Involvement/Engagement (Phase 3)
£20,000	14/04/2016	Phase 3 will focus on how the community wants to be involved in the process of developing and implementing a Thriving Places approach in Govan. The proposal is to have 5 “events” across Govan ....more Phase 3 will focus on how the community wants to be involved in the process of developing and implementing a Thriving Places approach in Govan. The proposal is to have 5 “events” across Govan during February 2018 and a Participatory Appraisal project using film based and other creative media tools and inputs.
Robertson Trust - the Core Costs
£32,000	28/02/2015	the Core Costs

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Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Trustees

Sorry we have no information about the Trustees.

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 17/01/2012, number: SC042866

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

The Portal, 978 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 3AJ

Objectives

Plantation Productions is a community arts and media company based in the Greater Govan area of Glasgow, UK. We deliver creative participatory programmes and activity for the advancement of citizenship and community development. Plantation Productions provide a creative recreational facility and resources with the object of improving opportunities and conditions for people and families who reside in areas of multiple deprivations.

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