Finance Score: 0

Governance Score: 9

Support Score: 10

No PartB

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +10

Overall GiG Score: 19

THE LOUISE PROJECT

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

Spending has increased over the last 3 years relative to the previous period
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and gender and dynamic in terms of composition
This charity is based in an area of high deprivation

Established: 7 years

www.spaceglasgow.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
Charitable activities				£253,843		£271,000
Donations & Legacies				£18,527		£25,663
Other Income				£2,397
Investment Income				£199		£3,699
Total income	£203,346	£182,516	£215,572	£274,966	£302,560	£300,362
Charitable activities spending				£217,598		£246,395
Fundraising costs
Other spending
Total spending	£160,016	£183,826	£191,043	£217,598	£219,685	£246,395
Surplus/deficit	£43,330	-£1,310	£24,529	£57,368	£82,875	£53,967

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What it does

It carries out activities or services itself

Who it helps

Children or young people
Older People
Other defined groups

Purposes

The promotion of equality and diversity
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'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	£353,811
Tudor Trust	£90,000
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation	£63,000
Corra Foundation	£45,500
Robertson Trust	£45,000
Garfield Weston Foundation	£20,000
Scottish Government	£17,296
Foundation Scotland	£8,900

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
National Lottery Community Fund - FAMILIES FLOURISH & COMMUNITIES THRIVE
£194,106	08/11/2022	This group will use the funding to continue to provide support service for migrant members of the community in Govanhill predominantly of Roma origin. The aim of the project is to challenge the ....more This group will use the funding to continue to provide support service for migrant members of the community in Govanhill predominantly of Roma origin. The aim of the project is to challenge the issues caused by complex generational poverty with the aim of providing a safe space where a trusted holistic support service is offered allowing those within this community to live fulfilling and integrated lives. The project will take place in Govanhill over three years and will engage with over 500 people and 20 volunteers.
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation - Grant to Louise Project
£63,000	27/10/2022	43% of costs over 3-years for a project to support young Roma mothers with children struggling with severe poverty in Glasgow, Scotland.
Tudor Trust - Grant to The Space
£90,000	31/03/2022 36	over three years as unrestricted funding for a charity working with vulnerable and disadvantaged families, primarily from the Roma community, in the Govanhill area of Glasgow
Garfield Weston Foundation - Multi-Year Grant (2 Years) award
£20,000	11/02/2022	Families Flourish and Communities Thrive
Corra Foundation - HDG-20/5397
£40,000	10/12/2020	unrestricted funds.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to The Louise Project
£5,000	11/11/2020	To provide supermarket food vouchers to 130 Roma families (500 people) in Govanhill over the next 5 months who are experiencing extreme hardship due to the current restrictions
Scottish Government - The Louise Project
£17,296	08/05/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to The Louise Project
£3,900	06/04/2020	to cover the cost of utility bill top up cards and supermarket vouchers for 130 Roma families to ensure they can also purchase fresh food when relying on foodbanks for their main source of food which ....more to cover the cost of utility bill top up cards and supermarket vouchers for 130 Roma families to ensure they can also purchase fresh food when relying on foodbanks for their main source of food which doesn't provide perishables.
National Lottery Community Fund - FAMILIES FLOURISH & COMMUNITIES THRIVE
£159,705	16/08/2019 35	This group will work with up to 360 families who are experiencing poverty. They will provide a range of support including a drop in service providing crisis support, a range of community integration ....more This group will work with up to 360 families who are experiencing poverty. They will provide a range of support including a drop in service providing crisis support, a range of community integration activities and home visits as and when needed.
Robertson Trust - The salary costs of the Project Workers and associated service delivery costs
£45,000	11/06/2019	The salary costs of the Project Workers and associated service delivery costs
Corra Foundation - HDG-19/393
£5,500	01/06/2019	Towards delivery of daily activities to support Roma families.

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How is it governed?

Directors (8)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 39-75

BRADLEY, Andrew
Appointed: 2017
Occupation: Lawyer

COCKBURN, Maria Jurcova
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Outreach Worker

DUFFY, William
Appointed: 2017
Occupation: Retired

HARTY, John
Appointed: 2017
Occupation: Retired

HASTINGS, Margaret, Sister
Appointed: 2018
Occupation: Charity Worker

KELLY, Brian David
Appointed: 2024
Occupation: Retired

PAGE, Kathleen, Sister
Appointed: 2024
Occupation: Religious Sister

TIGHE, Theresa, Sister
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Sister

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 11/04/2017, number: SC047316
Registered at Companies House on 23/01/2017, number: SC555365

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

The Space, 20 Belleisle Street, Glasgow, G42 8HJ

Objectives

The Charitable purposes of the Charity will be furthered in accordance with the principles established by St Vincent de Paul as fostered and articulated by DCSVP Services. The principal charitable purposes for which the Charity is established are:- 3.1 The provision of services in Scotland to promote and advance the relief of poverty by such means as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine, in particular by promoting the wellbeing of families and children. 3.2 promoting the integration and social cohesion of groups and individuals through engagement, planned intervention and self-help initiatives.

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