Finance Score: 0
Governance Score: 0
Support Score: 9
  • Strong growth: +2
  • Deficit latest year: -2
  • No PartB
(no info on trustees)
    • Grant maker support: +9
    Overall GiG Score: 9 ?

    KIRRIECONNECTIONS 

    Analysis by Giving is Great

    Positives:

    • The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently
    • There has been strong growth in spending since inception
    • There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years

    Financial issues to consider:

    • Income was lower than spending in the latest year
    Established: 6 years
    Scottish Charity Regulator
    UN SDGs
    ?
    Financial Data
    Income & Spending ?
    Period ending 31/03/19 31/03/20 31/03/21 31/03/22 31/03/23
    Total income £99,704 £157,345 £239,580 £648,855 £220,234
    Total spending £67,393 £115,013 £125,992 £495,391 £251,752
    Surplus/deficit £32,311 £42,332 £113,588 £153,464 -£31,518
    Listed activities
    • It carries out activities or services itself
    Purposes
    • The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
    Where it operates
    • Angus
    Who it helps
    • 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
    Scottish Government£178,620
    RS Macdonald Charitable Trust£31,500
    Robertson Trust£30,000
    National Lottery Community Fund£12,425
    Co-Operative Group£4,034
    Specific Donations
    Amount When
    Months
    To be used for
    Scottish Government - KirrieConnections
    £100,000 31/08/2021
    Detailed description not provided.
    National Lottery Community Fund - Snapshot Home Movies
    £3,025 19/07/2021
    This group based in Kirriemuir Angus will create short films and photobooks to highlight the struggles and strengths of those suffering with dementia.
    Scottish Government - KirrieConnections
    £39,057 04/03/2021
    Detailed description not provided.
    Scottish Government - KirrieConnections
    £24,772 18/02/2021
    Detailed description not provided.
    Co-Operative Group - Grant to Kirrie Connections
    £4,034 24/10/2020
    We want to support our inclusive choir group and buy some new plants, features and equipment for our community garden.
    Scottish Government - KirrieConnections
    £14,791 10/06/2020
    Detailed description not provided.
    National Lottery Community Fund - Kirrie Connections COVID-19 Response
    £9,400 17/04/2020
    12
    This group will use funds to develop new ways of supporting people with dementia in Angus by providing access to technology and helping clients to keep in touch with their friends and family ....more
    RS Macdonald Charitable Trust - Orlang Phase 2
    £31,500 27/11/2019
    Orlang phase 2 will continue the pilot project Kirrie Connections ran over 2019.
    Robertson Trust - Running costs of Kirrie Connections
    £30,000 11/06/2019
    Running costs of Kirrie Connections
    National Lottery Community Fund - Kirrie Connections - Creating a Dementia-Friendly Space for Kirriemuir
    £83,000 25/04/2018
    36
    This group will continue their dementia based work in Kirriemuir, Angus. This includes a programme of clubs and activities delivered from their community hub for people living with dementia and ....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 07/08/2018, number: SC048607
    Filing Record
    4 returns made; all on time
    Main office

    29 Roods, Kirriemuir, DD8 4HN

    Objectives

    3.1 The charitable purposes of the SCIO ('the Charitable Purposes') are: 3.1.1 the relief of those in need by reason of age and ill-health, with a particular focus on those with dementia, through: 3.1.1.1 raising awareness and challenging the stigma and misconceptions about dementia as well as identifying and addressing the needs of those with dementia in the community and their carers. 3.1.1.2 working in partnership within the community to increase the opportunities for people with dementia and their carers in order that they may remain engaged in their desired lifestyle for as long as possible. 3.1.1.3 delivering programmes of activities in the community for the benefit of older people and those with dementia. 3.1.1.4 providing carer respite, support and practical assistance in the home. exploring new ideas and the use of technology to improve the lives of those affected by old age and dementia. 3.1.1.5 and carrying out similar projects, initiatives or activities to advance the SCIO's charitable purposes.

    Data Sources

    Scottish Charity Regulator
    360 Giving
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