Scottish Charity No. SC027458 Annual Report and Financial Statements for the period ended 31 March 2024
Trusteas, Annual Report For the Year Ended 31 March 2024 The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial ststements and the independent examiner's report for the year ended 31 March 2024. Reference and Administrative Infomiation Charity Name Renfrewshire out of School Care Network Charity No SC027458 Address 12 Seedhill Road Studio 3007 Mile End Mill Abbeymill Business Centre Paisley PA11JS Current Trustees Gra Bery Fiona Campbell Chairperson Treasurer
structure Govornance and Management Constitutlon SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Appointment of Trustees The Constitution states the Board may at any time appoint any person to be a charity trustee - by way of a resolution passed by majority vote at a board meeting. Management The structure of the organisation consists of the trustees- who hold regular meetings, and generally control the activities of the organisation and day-to-day running. Objectives and Activities Our role includes acting as an advisory and support network for out-of-school care providers, offering guidance and practical assistance to help groups overcome challenges. resolve issues, and maintain good practice standards. We aim to encourage continuous improvement. good governance, and effective management across all member organisations. In order to achieve these objectives, the charity is committed to keeping members infomied of changes in government policy. local authority requirements, and relevant legislation affecting childcare and community services. We provide access to infomiation, training opportunities, workshops. and professional development to ensure members remain compliant with current standards and best practice guidance. The charity also seeks to encourage partnership working, the sharing of knowledge and resources, and the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion within all out- of-school care settings. Through these activities. we aim to strengthen community- based childcare provision and contribute positively to the wellbeing and development of children and families. Charitable purposes During the year, the organisation continued to work towards its charitable purposes by supporting community-based out-of-school care services and encouraging participation within the local community. The organisation advanced community development through ongoing engagement with member groups, providing advice, support meetings, and opportunities for collaboration. Although activity levels were reduced during the year due to illness within the Board, the organisation continued to maintain links with services and provide assistan where required.
In support of the advancement of education and skills development, the organisation accessed a number of training opportunities during the year. These opportunities helped members and representatives remain infomied about changes in legislation, good practice, and developments within the childcare and community sector. The organisation also continued to encourage participation, volunteering. and involvement from members in order to strengthen community-led services and improve opportunities for future development. The organisation further promoted its charitable purposes by contir)uing to explore future funding opportunities and considering ways to expand membership and participation during the coming year. These activities aim to support the long-tem sustainability and development of community services and encourage greater involvement within the sector. Chairman's Report l am pleased to present this report on beha of the charity and reflect on the work carried out during the year in supporting out-of-school care groups within our community. The charity's principal objective continues to be the provision of support, guidance. and development opportunities for out-of-school care providers. We aim to help groups achieve and maintain high standards of care while acting as an advisory body to assist with any issues or challenges that tnay arise. During the year, we managed to assist and support one main service through regular discussions and support meetings. Although this was a quieter year for the organisation. we remained committed to providing advice and maintaining contact with members where possible. The year presented particular challenges due to illness within the Board, which impacted the level of activity and development work that could be undertaken. Despite these difficulties, the charity continued to operate and provide support where required. We were also able to access some training opportunities during the year, helping members and representatives remain informed of relevant developments, legislation, and good practice within the childcare sector. The Board would like to thank everyone who has continued to support the charity throughout the year, including members, volunteers, and parlner organisations. Your patience, understanding, and ongoing commitment have been greatly appreciated during a challenging period.
Plans for the year ahead Looking ahead, the charity will continue to focus on building membership and encouraging greater participation from out-of-school care groups within the community. We hope to strengthen engagement. provide increased opportunities for support and collaboration, and continue promoting high standards within the sector. The Board is also currently considering future funding options to help support and sustain the charity's activities and development in the coming year. Charity Registration The charity was registered on 9th March 2013. Financlal Revlew The main source of funding comes from membership. Total Receipts were £394, Payments for the year were £1.150, resulting in a deficit for the year of £756. Closing bank balance was £1,943 Reserves Policy There are no long-term contracts or paid staff within the organisation. If funding was to cease the activities would cease along with it. Approved by the trustees on and signed on their behalf by: Grace Berry Chalr
Independent Examiner's Report For the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Ferguslie Community Development Trust. SC050697 I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March, which are set out on pages 7 & 8 Respectivo responsibllltles 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) 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10{1) (d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is 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. Basls of Independent Examinerfs Statement My examination is 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 seeks explanations from the 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 accounts. Independent Examiner'5 Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respect. the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44{1)(a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Regulations, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Regulations have not been met. or 2 to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Jacquellne Carroll Head of Finance Engage Renfrewshire 10 Falcon Crescent Paisley PA31NS Date a Wtr)12
APPENDIX 2 sc OSCR Receipts and payments accounts Forthv Porfod from to oi 2024 Section A Statement of receipt5 and payments UnrestCted funds R¢xtrfctÈd fvDdg Expendable PerTnanent ondowment ndj Total funds currenl perfod Total ttsnds last wlod fund5 n•x•i¢E ty) lEy1£ ta n•aritÉ At R•rg1 t6 Dona¢ion$ Le9ie5 Grants Receip15 from fufMlrai$iny aciwthes Gross Ifddlry receipls Inc2 trom iThv8slmen15 Ottrer than 55 Rents Iroffl land & buildings Gr055 rece}IS other ¢hanl8b Vities 300 Al Sub total A2 Rtt•ipts from a8SQt & Prtteeds Irorn of fixed as$ei$ P&dS1loffl saè of In¥e$im&n15 A2 Sub total Totalr8COiPts 394 A3 PayThents Expenses for lundraisin9 acii¥thb$ Gross trading paymenis Invksmèni rnanapmoni ¢osis Pwtrf$ rtlaiiw Oirethy lo chaiilable 1.150 Granls donalons Go¥emanc6 ¢0$1$ Audit l iDdep8Ddenlexaminalk)n Prep¥aliN of annuRI acwn Lgal cos1& Other A3 Sub toial A4 Payments relan0 to 499Ot and Irw•5knoTrt mo¥•rn•nts Purchases of fixed assels Pur¢hèse of in¥teNtS A4 Sub total ToWp•yrnents 1,ISfj 1,150 17561 A5 TransFèr5 to I (from) fvnds Surplusl(defftit) fory8ar 758
APPENDIX2 sc Section B Statement of balances Expondablb To1ill•itQd fvnd• od tonttrtilÈ Bl Cash n68 ryluyl 1d2fiul1sn on recN9 2nd 17581 (7561 C••h and bbnk aiqnd olyoir wvJpwn•n Fiw1t•JW•iiitb•ltsw CoWVl•labl4 Luiwr B30theraJv•ts TDLTI Tut•l rrtdu• Li¥ BS CoMlTrJ•nt Tr S5Vn bycffjEovtotiiiit•• 6th101#11 SiBn&turn' Pr*tNam ROSN 2>24hcCOUNf515Uf•rtss
APPENDL¥2 sc Section C Notes to the Accounts C1 Nature and purpose of fund$ {m8y b8 slafed on anelysis of fvt7ds worksh88ts) Membership Fees to support the wrning oftha n8iv+orft Typo ol actlvity gr project supportè Ind5¥lduoll Inktitutitsrt C2 Grants Totsi C3a Tru0• r•mun•ratlon Irno rÈmunerdbon was paid dijring the perh)d to any chanty tftJstè8 orperson Crected te a trustee Cross Ihis lothewse completè $Éthon 3bl Authority under whiLh paid C3b Trustee remungratlon- datails C4a Trnstee expenses If rw) expenseswtre paid to any charity tstee during Ih8 P9ri0d then cro88 this box lolhetbvise rA)mp1919 sectb)n 4bl Numb•rol C4b Truste• expens•$. dets118 TIaTr5D0 Naluro of tran5aclion tllndlny at C5 Tran8a¢ttons wlth trust8e5 and connected person8 C6 Other Infonnation ROSN Z>24 ACCOUNTS l Not08 D*¥Mr27
Additional analysis (1) Analysi$ of receipts and payments 1 Donations Unrestricted funds Rèstrietod funds to nearest £ to n•ar•st £ Total 2 Grants Unrestricted fundA to n¢arest £ Restrlcted funds to nearest £ Total 3 Gross receipts from other charitable actlvlties Unrestrfcted fund$ Restricted funds to nearest £ to n¢arest £ Membership Fees 300
Total 300 4 Paymonts relating directly to charitable activities Unrestrlcted funds Restricted funds to n•ar•st £ to nèarÈst £ Bouncy Castle 1,150 Total 1,150