Finance Score: -5
Governance Score: 0
Support Score: 4
  • Volatile income & significant deficit in latest year: -5
  • No PartB
(no info on trustees)
    • Grant maker support: +4
    Overall GiG Score: -1 ?

    THE GET UP AND GO YOUTH CLUB 

    Analysis by Giving is Great

    Positives:

    • A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers
    • This charity is based in an area of extremely high deprivation

    Financial issues to consider:

    • Income has been volatile recently and was significantly lower than spending in the latest year
    Established: 5 years
    Scottish Charity Regulator
    UN SDGs
    ?
    Financial Data
    Income & Spending ?
    Period ending 31/03/20 31/03/21 31/03/22 31/03/23
    Total income £102,648 £27,433 £38,014 £23,803
    Total spending £82,669 £9,262 £26,878 £69,381
    Surplus/deficit £19,979 £18,171 £11,136 -£45,578
    Listed activities
    • It carries out activities or services itself
    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: West Dunbartonshire
    • This charity is based in an area of extremely high deprivation
    Who it helps
    • Older 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.

    Specific Donations
    Amount When
    Months
    To be used for
    BBC Children in Need - Grant to The Get Up and Go Youth Club
    £30,000 21/05/2019
    36
    After-school youth clubs, with outdoor activities, sports, crafts, trips and residentials, for children and young people with complex additional support needs. They will have fun, spend time with ....more
    National Lottery Community Fund - Get Up and Go Have Better Physical, Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
    £78,719 26/04/2019
    36
    This group will increase the youth club's capacity and develop the range of activities offered to young people with multiple and complex additional support needs. The expansion means the they can ....more
    National Lottery Community Fund - Get Up and Go With Friends
    £10,000 11/10/2018
    12
    This group will use the funding to continue to run a youth club with a wide range of recreational activities, outings, activity breaks and family evenings for young people with severe, complex and ....more

    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 21/01/2019, number: SC048970
    Filing Record
    3 returns made; all on time
    Main office

    18 Wood Quadrant, Whitecrook, Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, G81 1AP

    Objectives

    The aim of this association shall be to a) advance, promote and support the wellbeing of young people (aged 11-30 years) in West Dunbartonshire living with additional support needs, physical disability or impairment through the provision of recreational activities which enhance quality of life b) secure the establishment of a focal point where members can meet and obtain support and advice to further their social needs and reduce isolation c) co-operate with local statutory authorities in the development, promotion and maintenance of such activities

    Data Sources

    Scottish Charity Regulator
    360 Giving
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