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2026-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 8C417414 (Scotland) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 008978

Report of the Trustees and

Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

for

THE BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED

THE BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Page
Report ofthe Trustees 1
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement ofFinancial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
NotestotheFinancialStatements 9

THE BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC417414)

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The trust has been formed to benefit principally the community of (Balornock, Barmulloch, Robroyston and Springburn) Glasgow City Council Ward 17 which comprises of the G21 postcode "the community"

The objectives of the trust are:

Public benefit

The charity is a public bencfit entity.

THE BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER; SC417414)

Report of the Trustees

for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

ACHTEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Income Generation

The strategy of the organisation is to increase self-generated income to 50% by 2026; 44% achieved in 2025. This will be assisted by

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7 The organisation continues to seek opportunities for income generation and actively encourages ideas from members and local residents. This will allow sustainability and resilience within the organisation if the funding landscape changes in the coming year. This will also allow the Organisation to increase reserves and re-invest any surplus into front line services.

Youth Programmes

The Brunswick offer a diverse range of youth Programmes designed to foster personal development and community engagement. These include:

Youth Forum

The Brunswick were instrumental in assisting with the establishment of the first youth forum for the local area of Barlornock and Barmulloch in 2022, The youth forum continues to be a voice for the young people in the area establishing communication links with local Councillors and MPs to propose youth initiatives and champion youth priorities for the area.

Holiday Food Provision

The Brunswick provided lunch to over 90 young people per day throughout the Easter, Summer and October School holidays at the saine time as running a successful holiday Programme. This was successfully delivered with support from Glasgow City Council.

Gaming for Good Arcade

The Brunswick identified a need, via consultation with local residents, for inclusion of young people with additional support needs. The Gaming for Good Arcade continues to be a successful engagement tool and has allowed many young people to integrate with the wider youth community through the usc of retro games machines, consols and offline gaming with pcers.

Parents/Carers and Toddler Groups

The Brunswick continue to provide a nurturing environment where children can play and learn while caregivers build social networks. These sessions support early childhood development by encouraging activities that promote cognitive, social, and motor skills. Parents and guardians can experience peer support and advice, helping to reduce social isolation and improve well-being,

Pensioners Groups

The Brunswick continue to provide a safe and welcoming environment for older members of the community allowing them to meet and establish friendships with others, reduce loneliness and boredom as well as improving physical and mental well-being through activities such as bingo, chair acrobics and other hobby-based activities.

Springburn Pitches

The Brunswick took over the management of the Springbum Pitches through the People Make Glasgow Communities process. This initiative, in collaboration with Glasgow Life and Glasgow City Council, has significantly increased community use of this facility. Schools, community groups, and young people have access to the pitches during non-commercial hours, promoting physical activity and community engagement.

THE BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC417414)

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Scheme League

The Scheme League was introduced to give young people from different neighbourhoods the chance to engage in friendly, competitive sports. This initiative has successfully reduced incidents of anti-social behaviour by providing structured activities that encourage cooperation, discipline, and a sense of belonging.

Grass Routes Project

The Grass Routes Project offers practical qualifications in football coaching and refereeing. Eight young people participated in the pilot of this project and carncd qualifications, including referee certifications and coaching badges. This Programme helps young people develop skills that can lead to career opportunities in sports and recreation. The Brunswick has employed six Young People through this Programme with more to follow.

Brunswick Football Academy

The Brunswick relaunched the Brunswick Football Academy, which has a long-standing reputation for fostering football talent. The academy ran programmes for Mini Kickers, as well as teams for 2017, 2009, and 2007 age groups. These teams participated in competitive leagues, providing children with the chance to develop their skills and enjoy team sports.

Continued Growth

The Brunswick continues to operate community provision such as Pensioners Group, various sports clubs, and wider community support services with membership numbers continuing to grow. The Toddler's Group was temporarily closed during the year but is planned to reopen in 2026. The local community have expressed a need for these services via the annual consultation process and feedback via dedicated focus groups and user committees.

The addition of the Springburn Park synthetic football pitches will allow the Brunswick to continue to grow member numbers and provide additional services to the local community whilst generating income to re-invest in front line services.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

The overall income of the Trust during the period was £259,298 (2024: £292,500) with expenditure of £273,556 (2024: £289,081). The principal funding sources are shown within the appropriate notes to the accounts.

Reserves policy

The charity is working towards a level of operating reserves equivalent to three months' running costs.

FUTURE PLANS

The organisation will continue to provide services to support Ward 17 and the wider communities for generations to come. The organisation will adapt to changes in the community and provide varied services dependant on the needs of the community which will be identified through regular consultation and steering group discussions.

The Trust will continue to focus on increasing the Dedicated Youth and Community Provision in Ward 17, Volunteer Programme, Early Learning Service, Pensioners Service and Digital Literacy. A dedicated Community Development Service will continue to be the focus and the promotion of free sports whenever possible will be offered to the residents of Ward 17 to encourage local engagement, improve activity levels and assist with community well-being.

The Brunswick will also continue to grow and develop the current services within the Operating Area.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The Brunswick Community Development Trust Limited is a company limited by Guarantee and governed by the Memorandum and Articles of association dated 23rd July 2020. The company continues to be a charity registered in Scotland governed by OSCR and is a member of DTAS.

THE BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC4174 14)

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

At the Annual General Meeting, one-third of the Members retire from office but are eligible for re-election. The Executive committee has the power to co-opt up to five additional members. All co-opted members hold office until the Annual General Meeting, where they may be co-opted again. The Executive Committee has the power to appoint such subp-Committees, as it may from time to time decide and will determine their terms of reference and their powers. Nominations for election to the Executive Committee must be submitted to the Sccretary in writing, signed by a proposer and scconder, and countcr-signed by the person nominated, at Icast twenty-one days before the Annual General Meeting.

Staffing and reporting

As at 31st March 2025 the Trust employed 16 members of staff headed by a Chief Executive Officer and Operations Manager who arc responsible for the day-to-day decision making and management of the staff. The Chicf Exccutive Officer and Opcrations Manager report to the Board and provide operational updates as part of regular Board Meetings to enhance communication between the staff and the Board.

The contribution of volunteers is essential to the operation of the Trust and this is especially true of the significant amount of work that the Directors/Trustees have done throughout the course of the year.

The Directors/Trustees would like to acknowledge the support and assistance given to the Trust by the paid staff, contractors and volunteers.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number $C417414 (Scotland)

Registered Charity number 008978

Registered office 17 Wardhill Road Balornock Glasgow G21 3NN

Trustees

Independent Examiner Sharles Ltd Chartered Accountants 29 Brandon Street Hamilton ML3 6DA

Approved by order of the board oftrustees on 29 December 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Brunswick Community Development Trust Limited (Registered number: $C417414)

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity's trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10{1)(a) to (c) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. Itis my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under Section 44(1}(c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of the independent examiner's report

My cxamination was carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention :

have not been met; or

Sharles Ltd Chartered Accountants 29 Brandon Street Hamilton ML3 6DA

29 December 2025

THE BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED

Statement ofFinancial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

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||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |2025|2024| |Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|Total| |funds|funds|funds|funds| |Notes|£|£|£|£| |INCOME AND|ENDOWMENTS|FROM| |Donations|and|legacies|1,500|144,773|146,273|191,443| |Charitable|activities| |Centre|activities|112,960|-|112,960|100,978| |Investment|income|3|65|-|65|79| |Total|114,525|144,773|259,298|292,500| |EXPENDITURE|ON| |Raising|funds|2,365|12,015|14,380|12,887| |Charitable|activitics| |Centre|activities|98,521|150,028|248,549|263,408| |Other|10,627|-|10,627|12,786| |Total|111,513|162,043|273,556|289,081| |NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)|3,012|(17,270)|(14,258)|3,419| |RECONCILIATION|OF|FUNDS| |Total|funds|brought|forward|40,022|17,270|57,292|§3,873| |TOTAL FUNDS|CARRIED|FORWARD|43,034|-|43,034|57,292|

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THE BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC417414)

Balance Sheet 31 March 2025

2025 2024
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 7 59,759 - 59,759 39,748
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 8 8,318 - 8,318 5,756
Cash at bank and in hand 12,057 - 12,057 46,677
20,375 - 20,375 52,433
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 9 (20,180) - (20,180) (34,889)
NETCURRENTASSETS 195 - 195 17,544
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES 59,954 - 59,954 $7,292
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year 10 (16,920) - (16,920) -
NETASSETS 43,034 - 43,034 57,292
FUNDS 12
Unrestricted funds 43,034 40,022
Restricted funds - 17,270
TOTALFUNDS 43,034 57,292

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2025,

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

THE BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER; SC417414)

Balance Sheet - continued 31 March 2025

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 29 December 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

THE BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

TRUST LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

  1. STATUTORY INFORMATION

The Brunswick Community Development Trust is a private company, limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.

The presentation currency ofthe financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective | January 2019), Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of lreland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

There were no material departures from that standard.

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably. None of the income of the charity is subject to VAT.

Grant income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grant have been met, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

The charity is not registered for VAT and therefore all expenditure is stated inclusive of any irrecoverable input VAT.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life or, if held under a finance lease, over the lease term, whichever is the shorter.

Plant and equipment - Straight line over 10 years and 5 years Fixtures and fittings - Straight line over 10 years Motor vehicles - 25% on reducing balance Computer equipment - Straight line over 3 years

At each balance sheet date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible fixed assets to determine whether there is any indication that any items have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of an assct is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount ofthe[asset,][the][company][estimates][the][recoverable][amount][of][ the][cash-generating][unit][to][which][the][asset][belongs.]

THE BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets costing £500 or more are capitalised at cost. Depreciation is provided at the appropriate annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activitics.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion ofthe trustees.

Designated funds - these are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projects.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts or finance leases are capitalised in the Balance Sheet. Those held under hire purchase contracts are depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Those held under finance leases are depreciated over their estimated useful lives or the lease term, whichever is shorter.

The interest element of these obligations is charged to the Statement of Financial Activities over the relevant period. The capital element of the future payments is treated asa liability.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

INVESTMENT INCOME

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NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

THE BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements - continucd for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

  1. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees’ remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Trustees’ expenses

There were no trustees’ expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.

STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

2025 2024
Full time & part time centre staff 17 17
Trustees 7 7
24 24
No employees received emoluments in excess of£60,000.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
Plant and
equipment
and
fittings
Motor
vehicles
Computer
equipment
Totals
£ £ £ £ £
COST
At April 2024 7,130 24,708 39,270 14,201
Additions 1,900 650 45,621 2,160 50,331
Disposals - - (39,270) (6,522) (45,792)
At 31 March 2025 9,030 25,358 45,621 9,839 89,848
DEPRECIATION
At April 2024 2,974 7,039 24,997 10,551
Charge foryear 1,014 1,818 11,405 1,810 16,047
Eliminated on disposal - - (24,997) (6,522) (31,519)
At 31 March 2025 3,988 8,857 11,405 5,839 30,089
NETBOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025 5,042 16,501 34,216 4,000 59,759
At31March2024 4,156 17,669 14,273 3,650 39,748
  1. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

THE BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

TRUST LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS- continued

Fixed asscts, included in the above, which are held under finance leases are as follows:

9,

Motor
vehicles
£
COST
Additions 45,621
DEPRECIATION
Charge for year 11,405
NETBOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025 34,216
At 31 March 2024 -
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025 2024
£ £
Otherdebtors 8,318 5,756
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025 2024
£ £
Finance leases (see note 11) 12,654 -
Other creditors 1,325 863
Accruals and deferred income 6,201 34,026
20,180 34,889
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
2025 2024
£ £
Financeleases(seenote11) 16,920 -

THE BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements - continucd for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

  1. LEASING AGREEMENTS

Minimum lease payments under finance leases fall due as follows:

Finance leases
2025 2024
£ £
Gross obligations repayable:
Within one year 14,084 -
Between one and five years 17,605 -
31,689 -
Finance charges repayable:
Within one year 1,430 -
Between one and five years 685 -
2,115 -
Net obligations repayable:
Within one year 12,654 -
Between one and five years 16,920 -
29,574 -
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.4.24 in funds 31.3.25
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 40,022 3,012 43,034
Restricted funds
Glasgow City Council 8,691 (8,691) -
Cash For Kids 4,348 (4,348) -
HSCP 4,231 (4,231) -
17,270 (17,270) -
TOTALFUNDS $7,292 (14,258) 43,034

THE BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

12, MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 114,525 (111,513) 3,012
Restricted funds
Glasgow City Council 49,273 (57,964) (8,691)
Robertson Trust 13,000 (13,000) -
National Lottery Community Fund 82,500 (82,500) -
Cash For Kids - (4,348) (4,348)
HSCP - (4,231) (4,231)
144,773 (162,043) (17,270)
TOTALFUNDS 259,298 (273,556) (14,258)
Comparatives formovement in funds
Net
movement At
At 1.4.23 in funds 31.3.24
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 53,873 (13,851) 40,022
Restricted funds
Glasgow City Council - 8,691 8,691
Cash For Kids - 4,348 4,348
HSCP - 4.231 4,231
- 17,270 17,270
TOTALFUNDS $3,873 3,419 $7,292

THE BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements - continucd for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

12, MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 108,057 (121,908) (13,851)
Restricted funds
Glasgow City Council $8,548 (49,857) 8,691
Robertson Trust 13,000 (13,000) -
National LotteryCommunity Fund 94,105 (94,105) -
Cash ForKids 8,350 (4,002) 4,348
Sported Foundation 500 (500) -
HSCP 9,940 (5,709) 4,231
184,443 (167,173) 17,270
TOTALFUNDS 292,500 (289,081) 3,419

The following restricted funds arose during the year:

Glasgow City Council

Funding of £8,958 towards spring holiday program. Funding of £34,740 towards summer holiday program. Funding of £2,850 towards October holiday program.

The National Lottery

Funding of £82,500 towards staff salaries.

Robertson Trust

Funding of £13,000 towards staff salaries.

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 3! March 2024.

  1. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

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