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

    AYR & PRESTWICK MEN'S SHED 

    Analysis by Giving is Great

    Positives:

    • The charity has received modest backing from a grant maker recently and there are significant future grants due to be received
    • This charity is based in an area of extremely high deprivation
    Financial Data
    Period ending 28/02/23
    Total income £1,025
    Total spending £0
    Surplus/deficit £1,025
    Established: 2 years
    Scottish Charity Regulator
    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
    • South Ayrshire
    • This charity is based in an area of extremely high deprivation
    Who it helps
    • Older People
    • Other defined groups

    Who supports 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
    National Lottery Community Fund - Ayr and Prestwick Men's Shed
    £10,000 22/06/2023
    This group will use the funding to set up a Men’s Shed for Ayr and Prestwick open to all regardless of gender.
    Foundation Scotland - Shed rental
    £8,024 06/12/2022
    12
    To contribute to the cost of establishing a Men's Shed, which will enhance the health and wellbeing of members.

    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 15/02/2022, number: SC051591
    Main office

    , KA8 8AU

    Objectives

    4 The purpose of the organisation is to provide recreational facilities and advance the social needs, health and well being of men of all ages and backgrounds living in Ayr and district By: a) Creating, developing, and maintaining a facility, namely a Men's Shed. b) Offering opportunities for men in the Ayr and Prestwick area to meet and undertake creative, physical, purposeful, and recreational activities of their choice. c) Reducing isolation of men in the area thus contributing to their physical and mental wellbeing. d) Developing the capacity of men in the Ayr and Prestwick area to share their skills and knowledge with others in the community.

    Data Sources

    Scottish Charity Regulator
    360 Giving
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