Finance Score: 0

Governance Score: 0

Support Score: 4

No PartB

(no info on trustees)

Grant maker support: +4

Overall GiG Score: 4

DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER PLUS

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

Established: 9 years

www.lgbtplus.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	£104,319	£111,723	£85,532	£117,681	£79,706	£132,461
Total spending	£103,983	£109,492	£78,660	£85,083	£81,648	£101,760
Surplus/deficit	£336	£2,231	£6,872	£32,598	-£1,942	£30,701

Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
The promotion of equality and diversity

Where it operates

More than one local authority area in Scotland, main operating location: Dumfries And Galloway

Who it helps

Older 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.

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Dumfries & Galloway LGBT Plus
£3,910	18/05/2020	To enhance the help LGBT Plus can provide to LGBTQI plus individuals in need across Dumfries and Galloway, by providing a phone and tablet loan scheme to beneficiaries enabling them to continue to ....more To enhance the help LGBT Plus can provide to LGBTQI plus individuals in need across Dumfries and Galloway, by providing a phone and tablet loan scheme to beneficiaries enabling them to continue to access support through isolation periods.
Robertson Trust - The support programme for people with Long Term Health Conditions
£14,500	29/07/2019	The support programme for people with Long Term Health Conditions
National Lottery Community Fund - Regional LGBTQI support and activity services
£143,703	30/01/2019 36	This group will continue and develop their activities across D&G. LGBTQI adults and their families, carers, and supporters will be supported helping to reduce isolation and improve well-being ....more This group will continue and develop their activities across D&G. LGBTQI adults and their families, carers, and supporters will be supported helping to reduce isolation and improve well-being through a range of activities aimed at increase social connections.
Robertson Trust - The support programme for people with Long Term Health Conditions
£29,000	22/11/2016	The support programme for people with Long Term Health Conditions
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations - Out of Sight, Out of Mind: addressing the invisible impact of Welfare Reform on LGBT plus people
£5,000	03/07/2015	Detailed information not yet available.

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 27/01/2015, number: SC045377

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

Hestan Southwest, Crichton Business Park, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4TA

Objectives

4.1. to promote equality and diversity, and 4.2. to advance human rights.”

Data Sources

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