Finance Score: 0
Governance Score: 0
Support Score: 7
  • No PartB
(no info on trustees)
    • Grant maker support: +7
    Overall GiG Score: 7 ?

    SKILZ ACADEMY 

    Analysis by Giving is Great

    Positives:

    • The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently
    • There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
    Established: 6 years
    Scottish Charity Regulator
    UN SDGs
    ?
    Financial Data
    Income & Spending ?
    Period ending 31/10/18 31/10/19 31/10/20 31/10/21 31/10/22
    Total income £61,579 £144,213 £62,642 £109,175 £118,614
    Total spending £59,185 £82,993 £84,567 £87,949 £110,796
    Surplus/deficit £2,394 £61,220 -£21,925 £21,226 £7,818
    Listed activities
    • It carries out activities or services itself
    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
    Where it operates
    • More than one local authority area in Scotland, main operating location: Angus
    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','Other charities or voluntary bodies

    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
    The Fore£30,000
    BBC Children in Need£30,000
    Scottish Government£27,046
    Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations£9,500
    Specific Donations
    Amount When
    Months
    To be used for
    Co-Operative Group - Grant to Skilz Academy
    £1,182 22/10/2022
    We will provide a variety of fitness and recreational activities for the community that will support health and wellbeing, develop relationships while building self-esteem and confidence.
    The Fore - Grant to Skilz Academy
    £30,000 01/08/2022
    36
    Based in Arbroath, Angus, Skilz Academy works to improve the lives of those experiencing poverty, mental health issues and social isolation. The charity delivers creative projects, community sport, ....more
    Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations - Connect. Learn. Give.
    £9,500 01/09/2021
    Detailed information not yet available.
    Scottish Government - Skilz Academy
    £24,000 07/04/2021
    Detailed description not provided.
    Scottish Government - Skilz Academy
    £3,046 28/05/2020
    Detailed description not provided.
    BBC Children in Need - Grant to Skilz Academy
    £30,000 21/05/2019
    36
    Weekly activities including sports, UV ‘glow in the dark’ physical activities, DJ-ing, parkour and crafts, for young people from areas where they experience multiple challenges. They will be ....more
    National Lottery Community Fund - UV Sports, DJing and StreetSport in our Community
    £49,988 24/04/2019
    12
    UV Sports, DJing and StreetSport in our Community
    National Lottery Community Fund - Glow Sports for the Community
    £9,938 27/04/2018
    12
    This group based in Arbroath offers community-based sports activities to children and young people. This project will allow the group to deliver diversionary multi-sport activities to young people ....more
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    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 31/10/2017, number: SC047883
    Filing Record
    4 returns made; all on time
    Main office

    22-24 Catherine Street, Arbroath, DD11 1RL

    Objectives

    Skilz Academy is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular the objectives of public participation in sport and the organisation of recreational activities. Primarily by: Providing football and other sporting activities for children and young people. Providing a structured coach education program through qualified sporting bodies such as the SFA. Promoting participation by providing activities designed to encourage physical activity and to improve health and wellbeing Promoting equality and inclusion by encouraging participation in programmes that target the disadvantaged and vulnerable, including but not restricted to, walking football, disability football and powerchair football. Removing all barriers to participation due to economical constraints by offering subsidised places when possible.

    Data Sources

    Scottish Charity Regulator
    360 Giving
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