Finance Score: 2

Governance Score: 0

Support Score: 12

Strong growth: +2
No PartB

(no info on trustees)

Grant maker support: +12

Overall GiG Score: 14

DADS ROCK

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

There has been strong growth in spending over the last 5 years
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

Established: 11 years

www.dadsrock.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	£134,562	£42,690	£100,320	£115,487	£159,781	£189,991
Total spending	£109,015	£96,643	£101,015	£128,081	£161,843	£181,084
Surplus/deficit	£25,547	-£53,953	-£695	-£12,594	-£2,062	£8,907

Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

The advancement of education
The advancement of health
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','the promotion of equality and diversity

Where it operates

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

Who it helps

Children or young people
Other defined groups

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

National Lottery Community Fund	£87,291
Robertson Trust	£46,500
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust	£45,000
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation	£45,000
Scottish Government	£11,872
Corra Foundation	£8,000
Co-Operative Group	£6,102
The Foyle Foundation	£5,000

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Woodward Charitable Trust - Core costs
£3,000	15/03/2024	Core costs
Foundation Scotland - Young Dads Group
£3,366	20/12/2023	To cover the costs of fortnightly support group activities for fathers and male carers aged 25 and under in the Edinburgh, allowing for 30 support sessions including day trips for both dads and ....more To cover the costs of fortnightly support group activities for fathers and male carers aged 25 and under in the Edinburgh, allowing for 30 support sessions including day trips for both dads and children.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Dads Rock
£1,036	21/10/2023	Your support will help us run our range of free, weekly groups for dads/male carers and their children, including our city centre playgroup, Dads in the Wood outdoor sessions, and Dads Buggy Walk.
National Lottery Community Fund - P.S. Dads Rock - Peer Support for new and expecting Dads
£67,391	18/07/2023	The project will continue to match trained peer support volunteers with new dads during the perinatal period who are experiencing anxiety depression difficulties in bonding with their new baby.
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust - Young Dads Project
£45,000	26/05/2022	Funding over three years (£15k per annum) towards the Young Dads Project. This project aims to help vulnerable babies and infants have the best possible start in life. Working with disadvantaged ....more Funding over three years (£15k per annum) towards the Young Dads Project. This project aims to help vulnerable babies and infants have the best possible start in life. Working with disadvantaged young men to help them understand the impact they have on their child’s development and give them the skills and confidence to care for their children and become better fathers.
The Foyle Foundation - Small Grants
£5,000	03/12/2021	towards core costs over the next 12 months
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Dads Rock
£2,230	23/10/2021	We provide projects that give dads and their children a safe space to make new friends, learn how to play and form strong relationships, all of which are vital for their wellbeing.
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation - Grant to Dads Rock
£45,000	21/10/2021	28% of salaries over 3-years to support early intervention with disadvantaged Young Dads and their families in Edinburgh.
National Lottery Community Fund - Dads Rock - online support for Dads and families
£9,950	29/03/2021 12	This group will use the funding to deliver group sessions to dads on topics such as parenting advice health & safety and mental health.
Corra Foundation - HDG-20/5431
£8,000	10/12/2020	Towards 'Young Dads' project
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Dads Rock
£2,836	24/10/2020	We aim to help new dads in Edinburgh face the challenges of fatherhood so their children get the best possible start in life.
Scottish Government - Dads Rock
£11,872	30/04/2020	Detailed description not provided.
National Lottery Community Fund - COVID-19 Dads Rock - Online support for Dads and families
£9,950	03/04/2020 6	This group will deliver workshops by webinar to help parents increase their knowledge and allow them to be more confident and supportive of their children. Over 60 workshops will be offered ....more This group will deliver workshops by webinar to help parents increase their knowledge and allow them to be more confident and supportive of their children. Over 60 workshops will be offered digitally aiming to reach over 1000 families.
Robertson Trust - Young Dads Project
£46,500	11/06/2019	Young Dads Project
National Lottery Community Fund - Dads Rock continuing to support fathers
£9,950	03/04/2019 12	This group will use the funds to deliver their Saturday playgroup in north west Edinburgh where dads and their children from across the city can play and have fun.
National Lottery Community Fund - Dads Rock continuing to support fathers in Edinburgh
£9,950	17/01/2018 12	This charity, based in Edinburgh, will continue its existing project including playgroup provision for families, antenatal classes for dads, and school workshops for S4 boys.
National Lottery Community Fund - Dads Rock - Complete Services
£287,096	10/10/2014 36	Not Available

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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 21/03/2013, number: SC043877

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

Gorgie Mem, 338 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH11 2RQ

Objectives

1 The organisation?s purposes are: 1.1 To support and help Dads to engage with their children and build strong lasting relationships. 1.2 To advance the arts, specifically music, to encourage self-expression and improve self-esteem in both Dads and their children. 1.3 To promote equality and diversity by encouraging the social inclusion of Dads in everyday life, with particular focus on issues regarding raising children. 1.4 To promote the physical, mental and emotional health of Dads. 1.5 To provide recreational activities for Dads who may be socially isolated or excluded.

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