Charity registration number 1153760 (England and Wales)
GLOUCESTERSHIRE VCSE ALLIANCE
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

GLOUCESTERSHIRE VCSE ALLIANCE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
A. Mulla
J Brown
J Wizard
J Reader-sullivan
K Boulting-Hodge
K Lawton
M Dunford
(Appointed 22 January 2025)
(Appointed 22 January 2025)
(Appointed 22 January 2025)
(Appointed 16 April 2025}
Charlty number (England and WaloB)
1153760
Prlnclpal addre88
Suite 4
Abbey Terrace
Winchcombe
GL54 5LL
Independent examlnor
Nlcholas Blshop FCCAACA
Unlt 3 Ambrose House
Mat8or Court
Barnett Way
88mwood
GIouc8sler
GL4 3GG
Bankern
Trlodos Bank
Dean8ry Road
Bristol
BS15AS

GLOUCESTERSHIRE VCSE ALLIANCE
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examinerfs report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Statement of cash flows
Notes to the financlal statements
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE VCSE ALLIANCE
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in ac¢ordan¢e with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the Charity's governing document. the Charities Act 2011 and "Accountlng and
Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicablo to charities praparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (as
amended for accounting periods commen¢lng from 1 January 2016)
Objectlves and actlvllles
Th8 VCS Alliance's object is the promotion of th8 voluntary sector in Gloucestershire by the provision of information,
advice and services. This Is with the alm of extending th8 activities of the voluntary s8Ctor and increaslng its
efficiency, effecliveness and quality.
By the voluntary sector, we mean Charities and voluntary organisations. Charities are organisations which ar8
8Stabllshed for exclusively charitable purposes In accordance wlth the law of England and Wales. Voluntary
organisations are Ind@pendenl organisations which ara 8Stablish8d for purposes that add value to th6 community as
a whole, or a section of the comrnunity, and which are not permitted by their constitution to make a profit for privat8
distribution. Voluntary organisations do not include local government or other statutory authorities.
The VCS Alllance aims to facllitat8 communication betsveen GIouc8Stershire's voluntary and community sector
{VCSl and policy mak8rs and commlsslonlng bodies in Gloucestershlre. It aims to ensure effective consultation with
the county's voluntary and community sector by th8 publlc sector, to create eff8Ctive mechanisms for partnership
worklng through themallc forums, as well as to produce the county's funding and informatSon bulletlns.
The trustees have paid due ragard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in d8ciding what activities the
Charity should undertake.
Publlc beneflt
In plannlng the ¢harlty's activities for th8 year the trust8es kept in mlnd the Charily CommS$slon's guldance on
publ1¢ benefit.
The focus of the charlty's actlvltles durlng the year, which explalns the d8llv8ry by the charity of publ1¢ ben8flt, is set
out above under 'objectives and activities, and below under'achievements and performance,.
A¢hlevernent8 and performance
Go Volunteer Glos
The Go Volunteer Glos platform continues to be an important and successful workstream for GIou￿stersh]re VCSE
Alliance. At March 2025, the number of organisalions registered with the platform was 500 (up from 362 in March
20241 and the number of volunte8rs r8gistered was 4,463 (up from 2,067 in March 2024).
In June 2025 we hosted the second annual GIou￿stershir8'S Volunteer Awards, wlth over 210 volunteers and
support staff from across Gloucestershire joining us to C818brate the incredible positive impact that volunteering has
on our county- With high-profile pr8s8nt8rs from Gloucest8rshire's VCSE and statutory S8Ctors, the event was a
huge success with 1 OOVO of feedback received agreeing Ihat the cerèmony was °a fitting tribute to th8 Incredible
generosily of spirit of Gloucestershire's volunteers..
With a new strategy for 2025-2030, we intend to increase the value and engagement of the Go Volunleer Glos
plarform by increased 8ngag8ment with students, older people and the private sector.
Learning and Development
Thls year we continued to respond directly to the n8eds of the sector. Investlng in our training and development role.
we aimed to equip individuals and organisations with the skills, confidence, and ne￿orkS needed to respond lo
challenges, influence change, and create lasting impact. Our focus has been on fostering inclusive, collaborative,
and resilient leadership and organisations that supports the growth and sustainability of the sactor.
This year we delivered tralning and development in th8 following areas:

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Fundralsing
With a focus on fundraising support, in 202415 we provlded Grants and Fundraising Training in each of th8 slx
districts offering 300 training places. Support for small and micro-organisations w8r8 supported by a further hyo
bespoke courses offering 60 training pla￿$ In total. In addition. we offered on-towone support to 137 organisations.
Emerging Technologies
To support the sector on technological Ghange and risk, we delivered training session on Artificial Intellig8nc8 and
Cyber Security offering 180 training places.
strategic Leadershlp and Development
We continued th8 Trustee Refresher Programme. supportlng Trust888 wlth training in best practice on Issues
including soclal value, strategy, governance, finance, and how to handle grievances.
Equity, Diversity and Incluslon (EDI)
Working wlth local and national experts, we dellvered Iw81ve sesslons on th8 protected char8Ct8ristics of th8
Equality Act and best practice guidelines devoted to EDI offering 100 training places. W8 cr8ated an EDI newslett8r
to continually update the sector and cr8ated a Peer Network framework for individual to dlscuss challenges, find
solutions and work in partnership.
Communlcatlon
We delivered the second Social Medla Academy offering 100 places for organisalions to learn ways in which social
media can be used lo build capacity and connection.
Human Resources
We offered two training sessions r81ating to current trends and leglslatlv8 requlremenls offering 150 training places.
In the next year we plan to contlnue our ambitious programme of training focussing on lead8rship and management
developmenl, climate change, workplace wellbeing, trustee dev81opment, communlcallons. fundralslng and
emerging models of governancè. With a new EDI(B) strategy we will be offering a suite of sessions to support
inclusive organlsatlonal development and service delivery.
Repr08entatlon and Advocacy
We continu8d to strength8n accountable representstion for Gloucestershlre, ensuring that the VCSE sector has a
Clear and influential voice in publlc sector forums. ThSs work included supporting 20 representatlves across a rang8
of boards and working groups, as well as continuing to host the sector's 818Ct8d body, the Gloucestershir8 VCSE
Strategic Partnership.
Over the past year, the Partnership has convened a serles of roundlable events to foster stronger relationships
betW88n VCSE leaders and to identify the strategic issu8S that matter most to them. As a result, In 2024125 the
Partnership focused on three key areas:
Commi$$lonlng - Examining why local authorlty Commissioning processes are often misaligned with the
capacity of the VCSE sedor to respond, and developing proposals for a more creative, accessib18
approach to commissionlng.
VCSE Infrastructure
Working with Ihe Integrated Care Board to help shape a new mod81 of
Infrastrudure support for the sector.
Communication
Promoting a positive narrative about th8 VCSE sector In Gloucestorshire by sharing
good practice and publishing case studies that showcase the excellent work happening across the county.
Partnershlps & Inslght
In the past year. we have deepened our collaboration through several key partnershlps, each designed to amplify
the VCSE sector's voice and build capacity and skills.
Conversatlons
for
Change
In collaboratlon with the Integrated Care Board, we ar8 developing a programme that str8ngthens the skills and
confidence of frontline VCSE staff to hold supportlV8, constrLECtive Conversations with people seeking to build
healthier lifestyles. This preventative approach directly supports the NHS'S 10-year plan. placing early intervention
and wellbeing at the heart of service delivery.

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Short Breaks
We Continue to deliver Tha Short Breaks Programme In partnership with Gloucestershire County Council and
Barnwood Trust. Thls work is reshaplng short break provision for disabled children and young people, ensuring
services are more incluslve and responsive to the needs of families in Gloucester. North Cotswolds and
Tewkesbury. The project also provides valuable leamlng that will inform future commissioning and procurement at a
county level.
Summerfield
Communlty
Ch8St
Th6 Summerfield Community Chest is a partnership with th8 Summerfeld Trust and key VCSE organisations. It is
focused on drawing investment into the sector through six agreed themes: A Connected Socialy, Agelng W811, Arts
and Culture, Children and F8mllies, Cllmatè and Nature, and VCSE infrastructure. Over the past y8ar, we
completed the Children and Families strand wlth a landmark £1 m award dlrected towards Early Years and Family
Support across Gloucester, Forest of Dean and Tewkesbury. Significant progress has also been made in the Agelng
Well, Connected Communities and Arts and Culture themes, laying strong foundations for further investment in the
coming year.
Feedlng
Glos
Since August 2024, w8 hav8 provided support to Feeding GIouc8Stershir8, a mlcro organisation that alms lo
empower people to 8at W811. Ilve well, and feel connected, with Ihe mission that 'everyone In Gloucestershire has
equal access and ¢hoice of a sufficient quantity of afftjrdable, nutritious food 8t all times" We currently offer Feeding
Gloucestershire a flexible package of backwoffice support, including governance, marketing and communications,
financial management, and HR.
In8lght
Over th8 past year, our insight work has further evolved to support two core alms: using data to advocate for the
VCSE sector and helping organisations with strateglc planning. We now maintaln two Interactive data dashboard5,
enabllng both VCSE organisations and slalutory sector partners to collect, analys8, and benchmark data on
Gloucest8rshire's charities. These tools have been widely used and positively r8ceiv8d.
In addition, we have used our data and insSghls to publish the State of th8 S8Ctor Report and the Charity Data
Insights Report, alongside blog posts and Sector Briefings, providing tlmely Informatlon to guide decision-making
across Ihe sector.
We have also stsrted work on strengthenlng our Internal data Systems, implementlng processes to ensure
consistency and reliablllty of data across the organlsatlon.
Plans for tha Future
2025126 is an exciting year for GIouc8Stershire VCSE Alliance as we embark on our new 5-year strategy, pursuing
our aims of:
EDI (B)
Glouceslershire VCSE Alliance is embarking on an ambilious programme of activity to dellv8r our EDI{B} strategy.
The work will contain elements of training, Collaboration, partnershlp development and learning, all in pursuit of our
vision for a fairer, more inclusive Gloucestershire.
Training and Dev81opment
We will contlnue to build on th8 great success of our training portfolio to off8r the very best development
opportunities to the VCSE sector. This will be a combinatlon of strategic and praclical trainlng that impacts both
leaders and frontline staff.
Data and Insight
We will build on last year's data and insight work to scrutinisa govemment policy and social trends and analys6 th8
impact, actual and polenlial, on the VCSE sector. A big growth area for this work will be reacting to new information
and provlding commentary through our sector insight bulletins. We aim to support th8 Sector through developing
high-qualily analysis allowing the sector to react wlth confidence and spe8d.
Supporting systems change
This next year will see unprecedented change wlthin the Public Sector with both the ICB and Local authorities
hanging their footprint and service delivery model. We want to be a part of that change and support colleagues
adapt to the changing environment in a way that is positlV6 and gives communities the best services possible.

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At the core of these changes is a push for higher levels of publlc and community involvement in decision making, as
well as a push to reorganise services around a plac8-based footprlnt. The VCSE has a huge ro18 to play within
these changes both strategically and operationally. We have forged great relationships wlth Publ1¢ Sector
colleagues and have the trust of the VCSE, our ambition over the next year is to support all sectors to work together
effectively in the interests of Gloucestershire's residents.
Back-office sUPPOrt
We believe high quality infrastructure is needed at both a strat8gic and oparatlonal level. Most of our VCSE
organisalions are small and micro and requlre a different service offer from our traditional user bas&. W8 hav8
listened with the intent of SLtpporting the whole and arè developing a project hosting offer wher8by organisalions
can benefit from our back-offic8 SUPPOrt. This wlll Include payroll, volunteering support. training, marketlng and
fundlng advice.
Reserves statement
It is the policy of the trustees to hold an appropriate level of reserves to ensure that the Gloucestershlre VCS
Alliance is ab18 to continue to operate in th8 event of an interruptlon to its income streams and to wind down its
operations in a Controlled manner should such an action be deemed ne¢8ssary. Further. it is the policy of the
trustees to keep the level of reserves under review-throughout the y&ar.
Major rl8k8
The Irust8es have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is 8xpos&d, and are $8tlsfi8d that systems are in
place to mitigate 8xposur8 to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
The Charity is a Charitabla Incorporated Organlsation governed ils constitution.
The trustees who served durlng the year and up to th8 date of signature of the flnancial statem8nts were..
C Ray MBE
(Resigned 5 March 2025)
J Hopkins
{Resign8d 5 March 2025)
E Grlffilh8
{Reslgned 5 March 20251
A McGuckin
(Resigned 5 March 20251
A. Mulla
J Brown
J Vizard
J Reader-sulllvan
K Boulting-Hodge
K Lawton
M Dunford
(Appointed 22 January 2025>
(Appointed 22 January 2025>
(Appoinl&d 22 January 2025)
(Appointed 16 April 20251
Recrultmant and appointm8nt of tnistees
Non8 of the IrLSStees has any beneficial interest In th8 company. All of Ihe trustees are members of th8 company and
guarant88 to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
h8 trustees, report was approved by th8 Board of Trusle88.
J Reader-sullivan
Trusleè
24 September 2025

GLOUCESTERSHIRE VCSE ALLIANCE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE VCSE ALLIANCE
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial stat8ments of Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance {the Charity)
for th8 year ended 31 March 2025.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the trustees of the Charity you are responslble for the preparatlon of the flnsnclal statements in ac¢ord8nce with
the requir@m8nts of th8 Charities Act 2011.
I report in réspect of my examination of Ihe Charity's financial statements carrled out under sectlon 145 of the 2011
Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under seclion 145(51{bl of Ihe 2011 Act.
Independent examlner's statement
Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250.000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body
listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. 1 confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because I
am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodi8S.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention In connection with the
8xamination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept In respect of the Charlty as requlred by sectSon 130 of the Charfties Act 2011,
the financial statements do not accord with those r8cords; or
the financial stat8m8nts do not comply with th8 appllcable requlremants concernlng the form and content of
financial statem8nts s8t out in the Charlt18s (Accounts and R8POrts) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the financial ststements glve a tru@ and fair vl8w. which Is not a matter consldered as part of
an independenl examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no olher matters in connection with the examinatlon to which attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Nlcholas Blshop FCCAACA
Unit 3 Ambrose House
Meteor Court
Barnett Way
Barnwood
GIouc8Ster
GL4 3GG
24 Sept8mb@r 2025

GLOUCESTERSHIRE VCSE ALLIANCE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOMEAND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
fund8
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Notes
Income from:
Donations and18gacies
Investments
531,018
9,385
531.018
9,385
495.849
7,342
495,849
7,342
Total Incoma
540,403
540,403
503,191
503,191
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
510,012
510,012
429,735
429,735
Total axpendlture
510,012
510,012
429,735
429,735
Net Incom8 and movamant In
funds
30,391
30,391
73,456
73,466
Reconclllatlon of funds:
Fund balanc8s at 1 April 2024
303,549
1,838
305,387
230,093
1,838
231,931
Fund balancos at 31 March
2025
333,940
1,838
335,778
303,549
1,838
305,387
Th8 Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All incorne and expenditure
derlve from continuing activities.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE VCSE ALLIANCE
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
12
60,085
755,792
22,571
637,968
815,877
660,539
Credltors: amounts falllng dua wlthln
one year
13
1480,100)
(355,153)
Net current a888ts
335,777
305,386
Total as8at8 less current Ilabllltle8
335,778
305.387
Tho funds of th8 Charity
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
15
1,838
333,940
1.838
303,549
335,778
305,387
The finan¢ial statements were approved by th8 trustees on 24 Seplember 2025
J R8ad8r-Sulllvan
Trusle

GLOUCESTERSHIRE VCSEALLIANCE
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Cash flows from operatlng actlvltl8S
Cash generated from operations
18
108,439
183.422
Investlng activltlos
Investm8nt income received
9,385
7,342
Not cash generated from Investlng actlvltles
9,385
7,342
Net cash generated from finan¢lng actlvltle8
Net Increase In cash and cash equlvalants
117,824
190,764
Cash and cash equivalents at beglnnlng of year
637.968
447,204
Cash and cash equlvalents at end of yoar
755,792
637,968

GLOUCESTERSHIRE VCSE ALLIANCE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting pollcies
Charlty Informatlon
Glouc6st8rshire VCSE Alliance is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
1.1 Basls of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's governing document. the
Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Praclice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts In accordance with the Flnanci81 Raporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). The Charity is a PublSc
B8n8fit Entity as deflned by FRS 102.
The financial statements have departed from the Charltles (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to
the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of
Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rathar than the version of the Ststement of
Recommended Practice which Is referred to in the Regulatlons but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared In starting, which is the functlonal Currency of the Charity. Mon&tary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, Imodified to include the
revaluation of fr8ehold properties and to include investment properties and ￿rtain financial instruments al fair
valuel. The principal accounting polici8s adopted are S8t out b81ow.
1.2 Golng concern
Al the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees hav8 a reasonable expectation that the Charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for th8 foreseeable future. Thus the trustees
continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial slatements,
1.3 Charitable fund8
Unrestricted funds are available for us8 at the dlscretion of the trustees In furth6rance of thelr charltable
obJ8ctlves.
Restrlcted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of th8 r8slricted funds ar8 S8t out In the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any p8rforman¢e conditions have been
met, the amounts can be measured reliably. and it is probable that income will be received.
1.5 Expendlture
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obllgation committing the
charity to pay out resourc88.
1.6 Tanglble flxed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cosl and subsequently me8sur&d at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impaimient losses.
Depreciation is reGognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases:
Computers
259/0 Straight line

GLOUCESTERSHIRE VCSE ALLIANCE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollclgs
(Contlnuod)
The gain or loss arlslng on Ihe disposal of an asset Is determined as the difference b81w88n th8 sal8 proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset, and Is recognised in the statement of financial activities,
1.7 Impalrment of flxed assots
At each reporting end date, th8 Charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine
whether Ihere is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determlne the extent of the impairment
loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquld
investments with original maturitles of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
wlthln bomwlngs curr8nt liabilities.
1.9 Flnanclal Instruments
The Charlty has 818cted to apply the provisions of Sectlon 11 'Baslc Flnanclal Instruments, and S8Ction 12
'Other Financial Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to all of its financlal Instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when Ihe Charity becomes paty to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Flnancial assets and liabilities are offs8t, wlth the net amounts presented Sn th8 flnanclal st8tements, when
there Is a legally enforceable right to Set off Ihe recognlsed amounts and there Is an Intentlon to settle on a net
basis or to raalise the a$s6t and settle the Ilabllity simultan80usIy.
Baslc flnanclal assets
Basic financial assets, which include d@btors and cash and bank balances, ar8 initially measured at
transaction price Includlng transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost uslng the effective
Interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financlng transactlon, where Ihe transaction is
m8asur8d at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets
classified as r8ceivable wlthln one year are not amortlsed.
8aslc flnancial Ilabllltles
Basic financlal liabilitl85, includlng creditors and bank loans are Initially reco9nised at transaction price unless
the arrang6ment conslitut8s a financing transaction, where the debt instrument Is measured at the present
value of the futur8 payments dis¢ount8d at a market rate of Interest. Flnanclal liabilities c18ssified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carrled at amortised cost, using the 6ffective interesl ￿16 mathod.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary coursa of
operalions from supplier5. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, th8y are presented as non-current liablllties. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaclion Pri￿ and subsequently measured at amortised cost using Ihe effective interesl method,
Derecognltion of flnanclal Ilabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognlsed when the Charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE VCSE ALLIANCE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollcias
(Contlnu8d}
1.10 Employee beneflts
The cost of any unused holiday entitlernenl is recognlsed Sn the p8riod in which the employee's servlces are
ceived.
Termination ber)efits are re¢ognised immediately as an expense when tho Charity is demonstrably committed
to termlnate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.11 Rotlrement beneflts
Payments to defined contribution r8tirem8nt b8nefit schemes are charged as an 8XP8nse as they fall due.
Crltlcal accountlng 08tlmatss and Judgement8
In the appllcation of the Charlty's accountlng pollci8S. th8 trustees are requlr8d to mak8 judg8ments,
estimates and assumptlons about the carrylng amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. Th8 estimates and asso¢i8ted assumptions are based on historical 8xporience and other
factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from th8S8 estimates.
The estlmates and underlylng assumptions 8re revlewed on an ongoing bas18. Revisions to accountlng
estlmates ar8 recognised in the period In whlch the eslimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the perlod of the revision and future periods where the revislon affects both current and fulure
periods.
Incomo from donatlons and lagacles
Unrestrlctad Unre8lrl¢ted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Grants
Other
531,018
495,223
626
531,018
495,849
Incomo from invè8tments
Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Interest receivable
9,385
7,342
11

GLOUCESTERSHIRE VCSE ALLIANCE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Expendlture on charitable activitlès
Charltable
Charltable
expenditure expenditure
2025
2024
Olrect Costs
Stsff costs
Marketing
Small grants
Recruitment and training
IT and website
Office exp and travel
Legal and professional f88S
Event Gosts
306,257
5,472
264.164
3,526
12,410
4,129
25,079
9,323
50,928
45.705
17,642
27,832
14,137
100,478
15,068
486,888
415,264
Share of support and govornance costs (8ee note 6)
Support
23.126
14,471
510,012
429,735
Analy818 by fund
Unrestricted fund8
510,012
429,735
Support costs allocated to actlvltles
2025
2024
Insurance
Rent
Bank charges
Subscriptions
Accountancy
Sundry
Telephone
Prinitng, postage and stat
Board axpenses
Legal & professional
1,546
7,496
68
1,796
1,800
1,867
4,267
708
1,762
1,816
989
5,400
84
989
1,440
408
2,393
717
2,051
23,126
14,471
Analysed between:
Charitable expenditure
23,126
14,471
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Net movem•nt In funds
2025
2024
The net movement in funds is ststed after charglngllcrediting):
Fees payable for the Independent examinatlon of th8 charity's financial
statements
1,800
1.440
Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected wlth them) recelved any remuneratlon or benefits from the
Charity during the year,
Employees
The average monthly number of employees durlng the year was..
2025
Numb8r
2024
Numbor
11
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
other pension costs
278,835
27,422
257,288
6,876
306,257
264,164
Th8r8 were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.
10 Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11 Tanglble flxed assets
Computers
Cost
At 1 April 2024
300
At 31 March 2025
300
Depraclation and Impalrment
At 1 April 2024
299
At 31 March 2025
299
Carrylng amount
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
12 Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falllng due wlthln one year:
Trade debtors
other debtors
Pr8payments and accru8d income
52,038
4,914
3,133
16,603
900
5,068
60,085
22,571
13 Credltor8: amounts falllng duo wlthln ono year
2025
2024
Notes
Deferred Income
Trade creditors
Accru81s
14
473.540
4,760
1,800
352,446
288
2,419
480,100
355,153
14 Oeferred Income
2025
2024
Arising from grant funding received In advance
473,540
352.446
Def8rred income is included in the financlal statements as follows..
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14 Deferred Income
(Contlnuod)
2025
2024
Deferred income is included within.,
Current liabililies
473,540
352,446
Movements In the yaar:
Deferred income at 1 April 2024
Released from prevlous pariods
Resources deferred in the year
352,446
1295,098)
416,192
301,975
329,569
(279,098)
Deferred income at 31 March 2025
473,540
352,446
16 Rostrl¢t6d fund8
The restricted funds of the charlty comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
At 1 Aprll At 31 March
2024
2025
Community Engagement
Go Volunt8ring
1,291
547
1,291
547
1,838
1,838
Prgvlous year:
At 1 April At 31 March
2023
2024
Community Engagement
Go VolLJntering
1,291
547
1,291
547
1,838
1,838
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestrlcted
funds
2025
Restrlcted
funds
2025
Total
2025
At 31 March 2025:
Tanglbl8 assets
Current assetsl{liabilities)
333,939
1,838
335,777
333,940
1.838
335,778
UnreBtrlcted
funds
2024
Rostrlctod
funds
2024
Total
2024
At 31 March 2024:
Tanglble assets
Current assetsllliabililies)
303,548
1,838
305.386
303,549
1,838
305,387
17 Related party Iransactlons
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the y8ar12024 - non8>.
18 Cash generated from operatlons
2025
2024
Surplus for the year
30,391
73,456
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognlsed in statement of financial actSvltles
(9,385)
(7,342)
Movements In worklng capltal:
(Increase}Idecrease in debtors
Increasel{decreasel in creditors
Increase in deferred income
{37,514)
3,853
121,094
80,506
(13,669)
50,471
Cash generated from operatlons
108,439
183,422
19 Analysis of Changes In nat funds
The Charily had no material d8bt during the year.
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