Finance Score: 2
Governance Score: 0
Support Score: 3
  • Strong growth: +2
  • No PartB
    • Grant maker support: +3
    Overall GiG Score: 5 ?

    THE NEWTOWN PARK ASSOCIATION LIMITED 

    Analysis by Giving is Great

    Positives:

    • The charity has received backing from several prominent grant makers recently
    • There has been strong growth in spending over the last 5 years
    • There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
    Established: 11 years
    Scottish Charity RegulatorCompanies House
    UN SDGs
    ?
    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 £24,164 £4,318 £44,915 £32,009 £60,627 £111,225
    Total spending £30,396 £5,183 £43,349 £3,521 £43,314 £106,292
    Surplus/deficit -£6,232 -£865 £1,566 £28,488 £17,313 £4,933
    Listed activities
    • It carries out activities or services itself
    Purposes
    • The advancement of education
    • The advancement of citizenship or community development
    • 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
    Where it operates
    • Wider, but within one local authority area, main operating location: West Lothian
    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.

    Specific Donations
    Amount When
    Months
    To be used for
    Scottish Government - The Newtown Park Association Limited
    £24,900 10/03/2021
    Detailed description not provided.
    National Lottery Community Fund - Newtown Park Technical Study
    £9,600 15/08/2019
    12
    This group, based in Bo'ness, are working to develop community sports and wellbeing facilities at Newtown Park within the town. The funding will enable the group to engage a design team to begin ....more
    Robertson Trust - the Community Sports Development Officer
    £10,000 01/06/2018
    the Community Sports Development Officer

    Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

    How is it governed?

    Directors (8)
    Current Directors appointed
    Gender Split

    Age Range of Directors: 56-78
    Legal constitution
    • Charity registered in Scotland on 20/06/2013, number: SC044092
    • Registered at Companies House on 05/03/2012, number: SC418577
    Filing Record
    5 returns made; all on time
    Main office

    47 Wallace Brae Drive,Reddingmuirhead, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, FK20FB

    Objectives

    (a) to acquire outright, or as trustees, for the benefit of the people of Bo'ness, West Lothian and environs ('Community'), and to develop, improve, utilise, let out and generally make available, ground and facilities at Newtown Park, Bo'ness, and elsewhere. (b) to provide the Community with a community inspired, developed and managed facility, to help people of all ages develop sporting, social and life skills. (c) to provide new, and enhance existing opportunities for the public to participate in football and other sport and recreational activities. (d) to provide and organise recreational facilities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the Community and other members of the public. (e) to encourage community development and involvement, strengthen community cohesion and become a focal point for a range of Community based activities and programmes. (f) to provide learning and educational development opportunities for young people and other members of the public. and (g) to make a positive impact on social targets such as improving health and fitness.

    Data Sources

    Scottish Charity Regulator
    360 Giving
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