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Finance Score: -5
Governance Score: 0
Support Score: 8
  • Fundraising costs high: -5
  • No PartB
(no info on trustees)
    • Grant maker support: +8
    Overall GiG Score: 3 ?

    MEN MATTER SCOTLAND 

    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 high deprivation

    Financial issues to consider:

    • Fundraising costs are extremely high relative to funds raised
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    Financial Data
    Income & Spending ?
    Period ending 31/08/20 31/08/21 31/08/22
    Charitable activities £95,009
    Donations & Legacies
    Other Income £10,250
    Investment Income
    Total income £38,123 £188,033 £304,005
    Charitable activities spending £52,483
    Fundraising costs 54%
    Other spending
    Total spending £21,254 £148,947 £210,845
    Surplus/deficit £16,869 £39,086 £93,160
    Established: 5 years

    www.menmatterscotland.org

    Scottish Charity Regulator
    UN SDGs
    ?
    Listed activities
    • It carries out activities or services itself
    GiG Classification
    • Social & legal advocacy
    Purposes
    • The advancement of education
    • The advancement of health
    • The advancement of citizenship or community development','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 promotion of equality and diversity
    Where it operates
    • Wider, but within one local authority area, main operating location: Glasgow City
    • This charity is based in an area of high deprivation
    Who it helps
    • Other defined groups

    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£157,499
    Corra Foundation£40,000
    Foundation Scotland£8,100
    DCMS£4,000
    Specific Donations
    Amount When
    Months    		 To be used for
    Co-Operative Group - Grant to Men Matter Scotland
    £1,105 22/10/2022
    We would like to provide a professional counselling service in order to help men who suffer with mental health and addiction issues.
    National Lottery Community Fund - Men Matter Scotland: “Standing Stronger Together”
    £138,874 28/02/2022
    This group will use the funding to deliver a peer support service for men who are struggling with suicidal thoughts and mental health issues. Men and families affected by male suicide will be ....more
    Foundation Scotland - ASIST and Trauma
    £4,100 02/11/2021
    To fund additional volunteers with ASIST and trauma training.
    Corra Foundation - HDG-21/1633
    £40,000 30/09/2021
    unrestricted funding.
    National Lottery Community Fund - bros bike club
    £9,000 26/02/2021
    6
    This group will use the funding to run three structured cycling sessions a week and to provide service users the use of hire bikes free of charge.
    DCMS - VSCE CMC Fund
    £4,000 30/09/2020
    NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots ....more
    Foundation Scotland - Grant to Men Matter Scotland
    £4,000 30/09/2020
    To purchase breakfast supplies for the existing breakfast club ? allowing it to continue running - and to contribute to the salaries of CBT workers to run sessions during the breakfast club hours.
    National Lottery Community Fund - Men Matter
    £9,625 24/07/2020
    4
    This group will use funds to deliver a 12 week programme for men experiencing mental health issues in Drumchapel and North West Glasgow.
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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 26/07/2019, number: SC049483
    Filing Record
    2 returns made; all on time
    Main office

    20 Drumchapel Road, Glasgow, G15 6QE

    Objectives

    Purposes 4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of health (both mental, and physical) in Scotland, amongst men age 16+, who are seeking support in overcoming or coping with health-related issues, by providing Peer-based support sessions and Social, Emotional and Physical activities aimed at cultivating. Positive Coping Mechanisms, Positive Support Networks, Positive Lifestyle changes, Improved Quality of Life and to support men to find positive purposeful meaning in their lives. 4.2 The promotion of equality and diversity in Scotland, for and amongst men age 16+, who wish to access a positive support network by providing support services and positive support networks across and within Scottish communities. 4.3 The advancement of community participation, community development, and citizenship in Scotland, amongst Men who are seeking to become more involved and engaged within their communities and wish to make active contributions towards positive change within communities, by providing services, sessions and activities for men to engage locally in improving local spaces, learning local history, creating safer environments, and contributing to the development of local community. 4.4 The advancement of education in Scotland amongst men age 16+ who are seeking Education, Training, Awareness or skills development on topics that would support an increase in wellbeing and improvement in their quality of life, or ability to support themselves, their families or communities in a more effective way. 4.5 The provision and organisation of recreational facilities and activities in Scotland, for Men age 16+, with the object of improving Men's mental and physical health and improving the conditions of life and wellbeing.

    Data Sources

    Scottish Charity Regulator
    360 Giving
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