Finance Score: -4

Governance Score: 0

Support Score: 5

Spending falling: -1
Volatile income: -3
No PartB

(no info on trustees)

Grant maker support: +5

Overall GiG Score: 1

SAMS SCIO

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from several prominent grant makers recently
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years

Financial issues to consider:

Spending has fallen significantly over the last 5 years relative to the previous period
Income has been volatile recently

Established: 12 years

www.sams-glasgow.org

Financial Data

Income & Spending ?

Period ending	31/08/18	31/08/19	31/08/20	31/08/21	31/08/22	31/08/23
Total income	£73,997	£98,724	£68,349	£113,102	£43,149	£66,840
Total spending	£55,306	£127,037	£55,175	£108,898	£36,924	£52,227
Surplus/deficit	£18,691	-£28,313	£13,174	£4,204	£6,225	£14,613

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

Children or young people
People with disabilities or health problems

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

Garfield Weston Foundation	£14,000
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust	£13,000
National Lottery Community Fund	£9,803

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust - Support for Children with Complex Childhood Disabilities/Multiple ASN
£13,000	07/12/2022	We seek funding towards running our core services for vulnerable children and young people aged 3-18 living with a range of complex disabilities/multiple ASN and their Parents/Carers. As a result of ....more We seek funding towards running our core services for vulnerable children and young people aged 3-18 living with a range of complex disabilities/multiple ASN and their Parents/Carers. As a result of engaging in our services, vulnerable disabled children and their families feel stronger, more resilient, healthier, and less isolated overall: improving their long-term wellbeing and quality of life.
Garfield Weston Foundation - Multi-Year Grant (2 Years) award
£7,000	04/06/2021	SAMs Charity - Core Services for Families impacted by Childhood Disability
National Lottery Community Fund - Support Packages for Families impacted by Childhood Disabilities
£9,803	13/10/2020 11	This group will use the funding to provide short respite breaks and activities to children with additional support needs and their families.
Garfield Weston Foundation - Multi-Year Grant (2 Years) award
£7,000	19/06/2020	SAMs Charity - Core Services for Families impacted by Childhood Disability
Garfield Weston Foundation - Main Grants award
£7,500	31/03/2019	Respite Breaks for Families Affected by Disabilities – Specially-Adapted Caravan Purchase
The Clothworkers Foundation - Grant to SAMs
£15,000	07/02/2019	purchase of a specially-adapted caravan for a charity which works with children with disabilities in Glasgow
Robertson Trust - The Specially Adapted Caravan
£10,000	28/01/2019	The Specially Adapted Caravan
Co-Operative Group - Grant to SAMs Charity
£4,054	19/11/2018	We need to cover the costs of a pilot programme to help parents and carers better cope with their caring responsibilities.
National Lottery Community Fund - SAMs
£10,000	26/03/2014 12	The charity holds monthly clubs and an annual holiday for children with additional support needs and their families and will use the funding to take 50 members to Wydale Hall for their annual holiday.
National Lottery Community Fund - SAMs
£10,000	05/03/2013 12	This group will use the grant to provide a respite holiday for the children and families who attend the group. Based in Glasgow, the group provides support and social opportunities for children with ....more This group will use the grant to provide a respite holiday for the children and families who attend the group. Based in Glasgow, the group provides support and social opportunities for children with additional support needs. The grant will enable children and their families to benefit from a holiday together. The grant will also be used to purchase additional play and sensory equipment.

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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 21/08/2012, number: SC043373

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

96 Arrowsmith Avenue, Knightswood, Glasgow, G13 2QL

Objectives

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. This will be achieved through a monthly Club that will allow young people with special needs to play and interact with other children and assisted support from volunteers. It will also allow the parents/carers of these young people some time to relax and watch their child interact and play with others.

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