Overall GiG Score: 4 ?
Finance Score: 0
Governance Score: 0
Support Score: 4
  • Strong growth: +2
  • Multiple Deficits: -2
  • No PartB
(no info on trustees)
    • Grant maker support: +4

    15TH ARGYLL (1ST MUILEACH) SCOUT GROUP  

    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

    Financial issues to consider:

    • On several occasions in recent years income has been less than spending
    Established: 9 years
    Scottish Charity Regulator
    Financial Data
    Income & Spending ?
    Period ending 31/12/17 31/12/18 31/12/19 31/12/20 31/12/21 31/12/22
    Total income £20,124 £8,001 £8,710 £26,203 £51,279 £70,442
    Total spending £2,078 £5,913 £5,494 £13,821 £77,667 £113,085
    Surplus/deficit £18,046 £2,088 £3,216 £12,382 -£26,388 -£42,643
    What it does
    • It carries out activities or services itself
    Who it helps
    • Children or young people
    Purposes
    • The advancement of education
    • The advancement of citizenship or community development
    Where it operates
    • Argyll And Bute

    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
    National Lottery Community Fund - Tobermory Scout Hall Rebuild
    £4,750 16/04/2020
    9
    This group will use the funding to convert their current scout hall into a modern facility to be used by a range of community groups. The improved hall will encourage more youth participation expand ....more
    Robertson Trust - The Scout Hall Refurbishment
    £15,000 29/04/2019
    The Scout Hall Refurbishment
    Garfield Weston Foundation - Main Grants award
    £20,000 24/10/2018
    Tobermory Scout Hall Rebuild
    Co-Operative Group - Grant to 15th Argyll (1st Muileach) Scout Group
    £3,375 29/11/2017
    We want to upgrade the kitchen facilities at the Tobermory Scout Hall, to widen the range of activities and bookings of the hall.
    Co-Operative Group - Grant to 15th Argyll (1st Muileach) Scout Group
    £3,021 04/08/2017
    A more accessible scout hut with ramps, rails and a new toilet will enable a wider spectrum of the community to enjoy our facilities.

    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 04/12/2014, number: SC045268
    Filing Record
    5 returns made; all on time
    Main office

    Sealladh Resipol, Dervaig Road, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA75 6PY

    Objectives

    Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

    Data Sources

    Scottish Charity Regulator
    360 Giving
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