Finance Score: 0
Governance Score: 0
Support Score: 1
  • Strong growth: +2
  • Deficit latest year: -2
  • No PartB
(no info on trustees)
    • Grant maker support: +1
    Overall GiG Score: 1 ?

    AIRDRIE COMMUNITY TRUST 

    Analysis by Giving is Great

    Positives:

    • The charity has received modest backing from a grant maker
    • There has been strong growth in spending since inception
    • This charity is based in an area of high deprivation

    Financial issues to consider:

    • Income was lower than spending in the latest year
    Financial Data
    Income & Spending ?
    Period ending 31/12/19 31/12/20 31/12/21 31/12/22
    Total income £7,002 £45,776 £44,762 £49,608
    Total spending £5,432 £28,805 £28,557 £55,617
    Surplus/deficit £1,570 £16,971 £16,205 -£6,009
    Established: 11 years
    Scottish Charity Regulator
    UN SDGs
    ?
    Listed activities
    • It carries out activities or services itself
    GiG Classification
    • Financial or material assistance
    Purposes
    • The advancement of public participation in sport
    • 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
    Where it operates
    • More than one local authority area in Scotland, 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 supports 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
    Foundation Scotland - Grant to Airdrie Community Trust
    £5,000 22/04/2020
    To deliver food parcels and essential items to vulnerable people in the community of North Lanarkshire.

    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 09/05/2013, number: SC043999
    Filing Record
    3 returns made; all on time
    Main office

    Airdrie Stadium, Excelsior Park, Craigneuk Avenue, Airdrie, ML6 8QZ

    Objectives

    The organisation's purposes are: 1. The advancement of public participation in sport. 2. 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. 3. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4 In doing so, the Airdrie Community Trust will undertake to: ?advance education with regard to personal health and well being, through the provision of programmes developed to encourage and assist with exercise and sporting activities as well as clear guidance in respect of diet, the need for appropriate hydration and the timing of meals through the course of the day. ?develop citizenship and improve the overall community by taking an inclusive approach with education and coaching programmes, the aim being to work with individuals who generally do not have access to professional coaches or appropriate facilities. A particular focus [although not the sole focus] will be given to those with enduring mental health issues, alcohol or drug dependencies and learning difficulties. Through changing the focus of these individuals from a sedentary lifestyle towards a more active, socially aware and engaged lifestyle it is hoped that they will in time become better citizens, furthering the work of the Trust through volunteering and, ultimately improving their employability. ?provide, In conjunction with local sports groups and schools, 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.

    Data Sources

    Scottish Charity Regulator
    360 Giving
    Authorised officials of this charity can add information to this page (including a Donate Now button) for no cost

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