Finance Score: -2

Governance Score: 0

Support Score: 8

Multiple Deficits: -2
No PartB

(no info on trustees)

Grant maker support: +8

Overall GiG Score: 6

THEGKEXPERIENCE SCIO

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently

Financial issues to consider:

On several occasions in recent years income has been less than spending

Established: 12 years

thegkexperience.org.uk

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	£252,255	£213,477	£222,647	£214,187	£193,229	£228,622
Total spending	£198,221	£215,794	£250,856	£181,593	£219,185	£230,377
Surplus/deficit	£54,034	-£2,317	-£28,209	£32,594	-£25,956	-£1,755

Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

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

More than one local authority area in Scotland, main operating location: Glasgow City

Who it helps

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

Robertson Trust	£60,000
BBC Children in Need	£45,000
National Lottery Community Fund	£19,913
Foundation Scotland	£16,235
Scottish Government	£9,909

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
BBC Children in Need - Grant to theGKexperience SCIO
£45,000	28/08/2023	This grant supports children and young people living in some of the most deprived areas of Glasgow. It will help them develop self-awareness, coping skills and social connections, resulting in ....more This grant supports children and young people living in some of the most deprived areas of Glasgow. It will help them develop self-awareness, coping skills and social connections, resulting in improved emotional wellbeing.
Foundation Scotland - School holiday residential experiences
£4,235	03/03/2022	To contribute towards the Spring/Easter residential programme.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to theGKexperience SCIO
£5,000	28/10/2020	To support disadvantaged young people (and their families) in the Glasgow area with food, fuel, and other practical support, as well as outdoor activities to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Scottish Government - GK Experience SCIO
£9,909	11/06/2020	Detailed description not provided.
National Lottery Community Fund - Covid-19 Response
£9,913	01/05/2020 12	This group will use the funding to deliver support for families and young people severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to theGKexperience SCIO
£2,000	23/04/2020	to contribute towards continuing the Just Do It project.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to theGKexperience SCIO
£5,000	13/04/2020	To support 50 families in the Glasgow communities of Milton, Possilpark, Cranhill, Castlemilk and the Gorbals who are struggling to pay for shopping, energy and internet provision. Support will be ....more To support 50 families in the Glasgow communities of Milton, Possilpark, Cranhill, Castlemilk and the Gorbals who are struggling to pay for shopping, energy and internet provision. Support will be tailored to individual families but will include food and
Robertson Trust - Salary costs of the Operations Director
£60,000	10/09/2019	Salary costs of the Operations Director
National Lottery Community Fund - Part-time youth worker staff costs
£10,000	22/05/2019 12	The group will use the funding to support the post of part time youth worker who will oversee young children as they access and pursue activities safely.
Corra Foundation - HDA-19/68
£4,000	01/02/2019	Towards the costs of the residential training for volunteers.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to theGKexperience SCIO
£96,466	27/06/2018 36	275 young people from deprived communities across Glasgow will access youth activities, go on residential, access one to one support and become role models. They will increase confidence, gain ....more 275 young people from deprived communities across Glasgow will access youth activities, go on residential, access one to one support and become role models. They will increase confidence, gain leadership skills and have improved relationships
The Clothworkers Foundation - Grant to theGKexperience
£12,000	08/02/2018	Renovation and equipment costs to create an inclusive space for disadvantaged young people in Glasgow
National Lottery Community Fund - theGKexperience 9 Seat Van
£10,000	30/01/2018 12	This organisation, based in Glasgow, will buy a nine seater van to enable young people to access their weekly group, and residential trips.
Robertson Trust - Running Costs
£30,000	30/04/2016	Running 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 22/03/2012, number: SC043023

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

200 Balmore Road, Glasgow, G22 6LJ

Objectives

4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 To provide 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. 4.2 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.3 The advancement of citizenship or community development. 4.4 The above objects will be carried out irrespective of sex, marital status, race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual preference, age, disability, religion or otherwise.

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