Finance Score: 5

Governance Score: 4

Support Score: 9

Strong growth: +2
Deficit latest year: -2
Future income +5
No PartB

Narrow trustee age band: -2
Dynamic board: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +9

Overall GiG Score: 18

SUNSHINE CLUB

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently and there are significant future grants due to be received
There has been strong growth in spending since inception
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of gender and dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

The Board has little diversity in terms of age

Financial issues to consider:

Income was significantly lower than spending in the latest year

Financial Data

Income & Spending ?

Period ending	31/03/19	31/03/20	31/03/21	31/03/22	31/03/23
Total income	£8,977	£19,973	£31,464	£29,922	£49,066
Total spending	£7,447	£11,957	£11,779	£27,409	£63,731
Surplus/deficit	£1,530	£8,016	£19,685	£2,513	-£14,665

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Established: 6 years
(10 years as a company)

www.thesunshinekitchen.co.uk

Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

GiG Classification

Poverty relief

Purposes

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
The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Where it operates

Wider, but within one local authority area, main operating location: Fife

Who it helps

Children or young people
People with disabilities or health problems

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	£35,200
Foundation Scotland	£9,750
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust	£9,000
Corra Foundation	£3,000

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
National Lottery Community Fund - The Sunshine Kitchen Wednesday Team
£30,200	03/08/2023	This group will use the funding to provide an additional day of volunteer work opportunities for young adults with additional support needs who have recently transitioned from full time education. ....more This group will use the funding to provide an additional day of volunteer work opportunities for young adults with additional support needs who have recently transitioned from full time education. This Fife wide project will instil confidence and build life and practical skills such as teamwork and punctuality.
Foundation Scotland - Expansion of Kitchen Garden
£5,000	09/05/2023	To develop a new community garden in Fife for young adults with additional support needs.
Corra Foundation - Enabling_Neighbourhoods_Fund-21/1812
£3,000	09/09/2021	Towards the costs associated with delivering activities in your local community.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to SUNSHINE CLUB
£2,800	10/02/2021	to contribute towards the cost of restarting after lockdown and when it is safe to do so; new branded aprons and uniform items, a bespoke stall signage and Perspex screen, additional kitchen ....more to contribute towards the cost of restarting after lockdown and when it is safe to do so; new branded aprons and uniform items, a bespoke stall signage and Perspex screen, additional kitchen equipment, storage bins for personal belongings in the kitchen.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to SUNSHINE CLUB
£1,950	10/12/2020	to cover the cost of staff salaries.
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust - The Sunshine Kitchen
£9,000	27/05/2020	A kitchen project providing places for young adults with additional support needs. The group are involved in all aspects of producing and marketing food products with a focus on using local produce ....more A kitchen project providing places for young adults with additional support needs. The group are involved in all aspects of producing and marketing food products with a focus on using local produce and regularly attend markets and food events and also provide a catering service.
National Lottery Community Fund - Winter Sunshine
£5,000	11/05/2020 19	This club also known as Sunshine Kitchen is a project for young adults with additional support needs. Through the development of food products and attending local markets and events the young people ....more This club also known as Sunshine Kitchen is a project for young adults with additional support needs. Through the development of food products and attending local markets and events the young people benefit form a supportive work environment building confidence and work experience. The club will use the funding to host an event to highlight and celebrate the work of the club.

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How is it governed?

Directors (8)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 53-66

DORAN, James Scott
Appointed: 2013
Occupation: Engineer

KEREK, Jessie Gordon Halford
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Teacher

KNOWLES, Elanne Lucie
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Pharmacist

KNOWLES, Henry Forbes
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Pharmacist

MCLEOD, Euan James
Appointed: 2013
Occupation: Tax Advisor

NELSON, Gayle Elizabeth
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Director

ROSS, Andrea Patricia, Prof
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Lecturer

STEFFENS, Brenda Jane
Appointed: 2013
Occupation: Marketing Manager

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 25/04/2018, number: SC048338
Registered at Companies House on 08/05/2013, number: SC449541

Filing Record

4 returns made; AR20: 16 days late,

Main office

Inverey, 11 West Park Road, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5DJ

Objectives

The Company's objects are to provide opportunities for young adults with Additional Support Needs (ASN) in a supportive working environment. This is to be achieved through a number of projects, the first of which is The Sunshine Kitchen.

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