The Greater Pollok Barratt Community Development Trust
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC026091
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Feb. 12, 1997
- Legal form
- Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Address
- Address
- Glasgow City Council
Financial Services
231 George Street
2nd Floor
Glasgow
G1 1RX
Activities
'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations'
'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','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 main focus of the Trust is the awarding of grants to relieve poverty in the Greater Pollok Area. Targeting the 2 main areas of education and the provision of recreation facilities in the area is the main focus of the Trust. The major success over the past few years was the awarding of a grant of £285,000 to Hillwood Community Trust for the construction of a sports pavilion for the use of the youth of the area. The above funding has allowed the various youth groups in the area to make extensive use of the adjoining football pitches, now that changing and shower facilities are available.
Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: The purposes of the Trust are:- (a) To relieve the poverty, suffering and distress and to further the health of the inhabitants of the area known as and forming Greater Pollok, Glasgow. and (b) To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Greater Pollok, Glasgow without distinction of political, religious or other opinions by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants thereof in a common effort to advance education and to provide, or assist in the provision of, facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condition of life for the said inhabitants. In furtherance thereof but not otherwise, the Trust shall :- (i) promote or assist in the promotion of health care. (ii) provide and maintain, or assist in the provision and maintenance of, public amenities. (iii) protect and care for the natural environment. and (iv) do all things as will further the above objects.
Geography
- Main operating location
- Glasgow City
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £1,692 | £16,140 |
| March 31, 2024 | £11,237 | £46,362 |
| March 31, 2023 | £5,001 | £763 |
| March 31, 2022 | £157 | £66,996 |
| March 31, 2021 | £2,463 | £120 |